Trump says China is blocking Nvidia H200 purchases despite US approval — says country 'chose not to' sanction purchases, pushing homegrown chips instead

Trump said China is still refusing to let Chinese firms buy Nvidia H200 AI chips, even after U.S. export approval.

The U.S. had cleared some companies and distributors under a new licensing framework with inspections and a 25% Treasury fee.

Officials said the final decision now hinges on Beijing, which appears to be steering buyers toward domestic chips.

The standoff keeps Nvidia’s China sales effectively frozen and underscores the limits of U.S. approval alone.