Key Facts
• August 8: U.S. Commerce Department began granting NVIDIA export licenses for H20 AI chips.
• NVIDIA announced plans to resume H20 sales to China last month.
• Number of licenses granted and approved recipient companies remain undisclosed.
• NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang met with President Trump on August 6.
• NVIDIA and White House representatives declined to comment on the matter.
Summary
The U.S. Commerce Department has started granting NVIDIA export licenses for its H20 AI chips to China, as confirmed by officials on August 8. This follows NVIDIA’s announcement last month about resuming H20 sales to China, pending government approval. While the exact number of licenses and recipient companies remain unknown, the development marks a significant step in U.S.-China tech trade. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang recently met with President Trump, though neither NVIDIA nor the White House provided comments on the matter.
