US must suspend Nvidia AI chip exports to China, senators say
Lawmakers call for commerce department to suspend licences that let company send advanced semiconductors to south-east Asia
Lawmakers call for commerce department to suspend licences that let company send advanced semiconductors to south-east Asia

Bipartisan bill is part of effort to stop Beijing from getting critical AI-related technology

Committee chair warns the decision risks undermining Washington’s strategic advantage over Beijing in cutting-edge AI

President says other chipmakers can also resume exports and ‘25% will be paid’ to the US

Discussions among regulators come as Beijing seeks to achieve self-sufficiency in semiconductor production

The state department has pushed for close scrutiny before approving export licences

Roaring black market for US semiconductors operates despite efforts to curb Beijing’s high-tech ambitions