Top trade committee Democrats launch probe into Trump administration approving Nvidia’s chip sales to China

The Democratic leaders of key House and Senate trade committees are scrutinizing a Trump-era decision that allowed Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 chips to China, sparking concerns over national security and technology transfer. Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Richard are requesting that the Commerce Department retain records related to this approval. This probe highlights ongoing worries about the U.S. losing its edge in semiconductor technology to China, underscoring the broader implications for national security and economic competitiveness.