Trump greenlights Nvidia H200 AI chip exports to China, bans Blackwell

• US President Trump authorized Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to China, a move he communicated to President Xi Jinping.
• The H200 chips are an older generation compared to Nvidia's latest Blackwell chip, which remains banned for export to China.
• This decision could generate billions of dollars for Nvidia and is aimed at creating US jobs and strengthening manufacturing.
• Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, stating Xi responded positively, and Nvidia welcomed the move as a balanced approach.
• The authorization follows months of persuasion by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to allow chip sales to Chinese customers.

Why It Matters: US allows Nvidia to sell H200 AI chips to China, balancing trade and national security.