Trump’s Chip Diplomacy: Blackwell AI Tech May Feature in Talks with Xi

As part of his ongoing visit to Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to meet Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and potentially raise the topic of Nvidia’s Blackwell chip during his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Blackwell chip, co-developed with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), marks a milestone in domestic AI chip production and is seen as a symbol of U.S. reindustrialization. Trump praised the chip’s performance and its strategic importance, noting it was “entirely made in the USA.” The meeting with Xi could touch on the possibility of allowing downgraded versions of the chip to be sold in China, amid ongoing trade tensions and national security concerns. Nvidia, meanwhile, has expressed interest in re-entering the Chinese market, which remains a major hub for AI development.

Key highlights

• Trump to meet Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during Asia-Pacific tour  
• Blackwell chip praised as “state-of-the-art” and fully U.S.-made  
• Trump may discuss chip sales with Xi Jinping during bilateral talks  
• Nvidia and TSMC have begun volume production of Blackwell wafers in the U.S.  
• Potential for downgraded chip exports to China amid trade restrictions  
• Nvidia aims to balance U.S. manufacturing goals with global market access  

Sources: Yahoo Finance, Analytics India Magazine, CNBC, TIME, Economic Times Telecom.