Donald Trump has made it clear — Nvidia’s most advanced AI chips will stay in American hands. In a recent CBS “60 Minutes” interview, he said only US companies should have access to the cutting-edge Blackwell chips, signalling a tougher stance on exports to China and other nations.

Trump’s comments hint at stricter controls than previously expected. He emphasised that “the most advanced, we will not let anybody have them other than the United States.” This could reshape global AI competition, especially as the US pushes to maintain its technological edge over China.

Interestingly, Nvidia had recently announced plans to supply over 260,000 Blackwell chips to South Korea’s tech giants, including Samsung. However, the US President ruled out giving China access to the same high-end versions. He suggested that limited, less powerful models might still be available.

The decision has already drawn sharp reactions in Washington. Lawmakers are warning that even partial access could aid China’s military AI ambitions. Meanwhile, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company hasn’t applied for export licenses to China, as Beijing itself has discouraged Nvidia’s presence for now.

At its core, Trump’s message was clear — the most powerful AI technology must remain within US borders. This is crucial to secure its leadership in the global tech race.

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