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Nvidia Faces $5.5 Billion Charge as U.S. Bans H20 Chip Exports to China

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 04:12 PM

Nvidia Corp. announced that the U.S. government has indefinitely banned exports of its H20 chips to China, citing national security concerns over potential supercomputing applications. The move is expected to result in a charge of up to $5.5 billion in Nvidia's fiscal first quarter. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. disclosed that it faces similar export restrictions on its MI308 chips to China and expects to incur charges of up to $800 million due to the new U.S. export controls. The Trump administration's tightening of export controls on advanced artificial intelligence chips to China has led to a decline in technology stocks. Nvidia's shares fell over 6%, and AMD's shares dropped more than 7% following the announcements. The new restrictions require companies to obtain licenses to export certain AI chips to China, aiming to prevent potential military uses. Nvidia reportedly did not inform some major Chinese customers in advance about the changes, adding to uncertainty in the market. The U.S. government's actions reflect escalating trade tensions with China and are expected to impact the broader semiconductor industry. Investors are concerned about the long-term implications for AI development and technology investment.

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