Trump Says Nvidia Chip Talks With Xi Didn’t Cover Blackwell

The article discusses comments made by US President Donald Trump regarding his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping about Nvidia's Blackwell chips. Trump stated that the discussions did not cover the approval of sales of these powerful AI accelerators to China, which is the world's largest semiconductor market. This statement from Trump dampens speculation that the US might allow the export of Nvidia's Blackwell chips to China. The Blackwell chips are considered to be powerful AI accelerators, and their export to China has been a subject of debate and scrutiny due to concerns over technology transfer and national security. The article highlights the ongoing tension between the US and China regarding the export of advanced technology, particularly in the semiconductor industry. Trump's comments suggest that the issue of Nvidia's Blackwell chips was not addressed during his talks with Xi Jinping, indicating that the regulatory environment surrounding such exports remains uncertain.