"After months of rumors the Trump administration was going to impose tariffs on semiconductors, a tariff has been announced for some chips. The tariff only applies to certain semiconductors, including the Nvidia H200 advanced AI chips set to ship to China. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday that entailed a 25% tariff on advanced AI semiconductors that have been produced outside the U.S. and then pass through the U.S. before being exported to customers in other countries."
"This news formalizes a key component of the U.S. Department of Commerce's decision to give Nvidia the green light to start shipping its H200 advanced AI chips to vetted customers in China in December. It also includes chips from other companies, including the AMD MI325X. In spite of the tariffs, Nvidia publicly cheered the move, which allows it to sell the chip to approved customers."
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 25% tariff on advanced AI semiconductors produced outside the United States that transit the U.S. before export. The tariff covers specific chips, including Nvidia's H200 and AMD's MI325X. The Commerce Department authorized Nvidia to ship H200 chips to vetted customers in China while subjecting those shipments to export controls and tariffs. Nvidia welcomed the permission to sell to approved customers and noted demand for H200 chips. China is drafting rules to regulate overseas semiconductor purchases while accelerating domestic semiconductor development. Final import volumes will depend on Chinese regulatory choices and vetting processes.
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