Nvidia leans further into US manufacturing as Trump promises chip tariffs down the road
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Nvidia has announced its first venture into US manufacturing, planning to produce its Blackwell chips in Arizona and AI supercomputers in Texas. The company has partnered with Foxconn and Wistron for production in Texas, with mass production expected to start within a year. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to produce up to $500 billion worth of AI infrastructure in the US over the next four years. Political maneuvers by CEO Jensen Huang have also played a role in navigating tariffs and export controls affecting their products.
Nvidia plans to build and test Blackwell chips in Arizona and AI supercomputers in Texas, marking its first manufacturing efforts in the US.
Within four years, NVIDIA aims to produce AI infrastructure worth up to half a trillion dollars in the US through partnerships with major firms.
The company is collaborating with manufacturing partners Foxconn and Wistron in Texas, which will help bolster its domestic production initiatives.
Political engagement has seemingly benefitted Nvidia, as CEO Jensen Huang's discussions at Mar-a-Lago helped navigate tariffs and export controls for their AI chips.
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