Bloomberg Intelligence Trump Nvidia Deal Reshapes US’s China Strategy
Dec 9, 2025
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US Shift Allows NVIDIA Chip Sales
- President Trump allowed NVIDIA to sell H200 chips to China, signaling a shift in US tech policy.
- Caroline Hyde warns China may limit access and prefers developing domestic chip capacity.
Congress Versus The White House On Exports
- Export restrictions are often negotiated with Congress, especially the Senate Banking Committee, not just by the White House alone.
- Caroline Hyde notes executive orders currently drive many tech export decisions, sidelining Congress.
NVIDIA Fears Helping China Catch Up
- NVIDIA wants China access for a large TAM and fears pushing China will accelerate domestic chip development.
- Caroline Hyde says Jensen Huang argues restrictions just speed China's homegrown capabilities.