Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China Stalled by US Security Review

• Nvidia's H200 AI chip sales to China are in limbo nearly two months after US President Donald Trump approved exports.
• A US national security review is delaying the process, with the State Department pushing for tougher restrictions.
• Chinese customers are hesitant to place orders for H200 chips until licensing conditions are clear.
• The Commerce Department eased export curbs in January but required licence applications to be reviewed by multiple US departments.
• Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed hope for approval, while China recently approved its first batch of H200 imports.

Why It Matters: US national security review delays Nvidia H200 AI chip sales to China despite initial export approval.