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Nvidia writes off $5.5 billion in GPUs as US gov't chokes off supply of H20s to China
By Anton Shilov published
Apparently, Jensen Huang's $1 million dinner with Donald Trump did not help to ease U.S. government's concerns over H20 GPUs exports to China.

Nvidia aims to build $500 billion worth of AI servers in the USA by 2029
By Anton Shilov published
To avoid looming U.S. tariffs and strengthen supply chain resilience, Nvidia is partnering with TSMC, Foxconn, Wistron, Amkor, and SPIL to localize production of its AI servers and chips in the U.S.

Trump says new chip tariffs will be announced next week
By Anton Shilov published
President Trump announced new semiconductor tariffs to be introduced next week as part of an effort to shift tech manufacturing to the U.S.

Trump exempts computers, smartphones, and more from tariffs
By Ash Hill published
The tech industry is delighted that computers, smartphones, semiconductor chips, and more are officially exempt from tariffs on foreign imports.

Chinese chip giants say they don't care about U.S. tariffs — many don't sell to the U.S. anyway due to existing sanctions
By Anton Shilov published
They do not care.

China fires back at Trump’s tariff increases with 125% levies on U.S. goods
By Jowi Morales published
China increased its tariffs on U.S. imports from 84% to 125% in response to Trump's moves.

PC manufacturers race ahead of tariffs with rush shipments, Q1 market share booms as a result
By Ash Hill published
Data from Canalys and International Data Corporation (IDC) suggest 2025 Q1 PC shipment increases are likely due to manufacturers striving to avoid initial tariff impacts.

Trump reportedly suspends Nvidia H20 export ban plan after $1 million dinner with Jensen Huang
By Anton Shilov published
U.S. gov't no longer plans to curb sales of Nvidia's H20 to China after Trump and Huang met in Mar-a-Lago to discuss Nvidia's investments in U.S.
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