US Weighs Easing Nvidia Chip Curbs on UAE as Trump Plans Visit
The Nvidia DGX Spark super computer mother board.
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The US is weighing a potential easing of restrictions on Nvidia Corp. sales to the United Arab Emirates, according to people familiar with the matter, who said President Donald Trump could announce the start of work on a bilateral chip deal during his upcoming trip to the Gulf.
Nothing has been officially decided, the people said, emphasizing that the debate over semiconductor trade rules for the UAE and other countries remains ongoing in Washington. But talks about modifying AI chip curbs for the UAE in particular have been gaining steam at both the Commerce Department and the White House, said the people, who requested anonymity to discuss private conversations.