The Trump administration is making a significant move by revisiting restrictions on technology exports to China. This decision could fundamentally change trade relations between the U.S. and China.
Change in Technology Export Policy
The administration informed Nvidia that its H20 AI accelerator, engineered for the Chinese market, could be sold again in China. AMD received similar approval from the Commerce Department to allow exports of more basic AI processors to Chinese developers.
New Strategic Position of the U.S.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that the objective is to get Chinese developers 'addicted' to American technology while refraining from offering Beijing 'our best stuff.' He emphasized that this approach helps maintain America’s leadership in chip innovation.
Trump's Goals and Expectations in Negotiations with China
Trump aims to compel China to make large purchases of U.S. goods to reduce the trade gap and negotiate terms for TikTok. However, Chinese leadership seeks a rollback of U.S. tariffs and eased investment restrictions.
Trump’s policy shift regarding technology exports to China signals a potential move towards more transactional approaches in negotiations. The direction of further discussions and interaction between both countries remains uncertain.
