Washington: President Donald Trump said he may discuss Nvidia’s latest artificial intelligence chip, known as the “super duper Blackwell chip,” with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their upcoming meeting, signaling that high-end semiconductor technology could become a major point of discussion between the two economic powers.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump praised the American company’s new chip as a major innovation, calling it “super duper” and suggesting it might be raised when he meets Xi later this week. His remarks come as Washington continues to enforce strict export controls that bar U.S. firms from selling their most advanced AI chips to China, citing national security concerns.
The Nvidia Blackwell chip is considered one of the most powerful AI processors ever built, capable of accelerating advanced computing and military-related technologies. The U.S. government has restricted sales of such high-performance chips to prevent their potential use in China’s defense and surveillance programs.
Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang recently said the company has not applied for export licenses for its top-end chips, acknowledging that current U.S. rules effectively block them from being sold to China. However, reports indicate that Nvidia is in talks with the U.S. administration about creating a modified version of its chips that could comply with export regulations.
Trump’s mention of the chip underscores how semiconductors have become a key part of U.S.–China diplomacy. While Washington views chip technology as essential to maintaining a strategic edge, Beijing has accelerated efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign-made processors by boosting domestic semiconductor production.
Market analysts noted that Nvidia’s stock rose following Trump’s comments, reflecting investor optimism that restrictions could ease or that negotiations may open new opportunities for U.S. tech companies in China.
The White House has not confirmed whether chip exports will be formally discussed during the Trump–Xi meeting. For now, the president’s remarks highlight the growing role of artificial intelligence and semiconductor technology in shaping global trade and security relations between Washington and Beijing.