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#chips

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Nonilex

WTF?

#US #FederalGovernment to Take Cut of #Nvidia & #AMD AI Chip Sales to #China

In a highly unusual arrangement with #Trump, the companies are expected to kick 15% of what they make in China to the U.S. government.

Nvidia & Advanced Micro Devices are expected to pay the United States 15% of the money they take in from selling #ArtificialIntelligence #chips to China, as part of a highly unusual financial agreement with the Trump admin.

#law #business #tech #extortion
nytimes.com/2025/08/10/technol

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R. Scott Pert

4/7.
> The attack on Lip Bu Tan comes as #Trump’s policy toward China and its tech sector shifts constantly. It’s easier to smear a man than examine his record. Tan, 65, is a longtime American citizen admired in Silicon Valley for his soft-spoken, authoritative dignity. I’ve known him for nearly 40 years and believe he’s the best person to lead Intel.

#LipBuTan#China#SiliconValley
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R. Scott Pert

3/7.
> They point to a $140.6mn payment agreed by Cadence last month to settle claims of illegal exports to China between 2015–2021. Tan’s venture investments in Chinese semiconductor firms have also drawn fire. Critics question whether, with Tan at the helm, Intel is jeopardizing the $8bn grant it received under the Chips And Science Act.

#Cadence#China#Intel
R. Scott Pert

Chinese state media says Nvidia H20 chips not safe for China

> #Nvidia's H20 chips pose security concerns for China, a social media account affiliated with #China's state media said on Sunday (Aug 10), after Beijing raised concerns over #backdoor access in those chips

> The #H20 #chips are also not technologically advanced or environmentally friendly, the account, Yuyuan Tantian, which is affiliated with state broadcaster #CCTV, said in an article published on #WeChat
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/

CNAChinese state media says Nvidia H20 chips not safe for ChinaH20 artificial intelligence chips were developed by Nvidia for the Chinese market after the US imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips in late 2023.
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Nonilex

#Trump said Wednesday that he will impose a 100% #tariff on #ComputerChips, likely raising the cost of #electronics, #autos, household #appliances & other goods deemed essential for the #digital age.

"We'll be putting a tariff on of approximately 100% on #chips & #semiconductors," [sic] Trump said…. "But if you're building in the United States of America, there's no charge."

#economy #inflation #PersonalFinance #business #recession #Trumpcession
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trum

PBS News · Trump says he plans to put 100% tariff on computer chips, likely increasing electronics costsPresident Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for the digital age.
Brad Linder

The Trump administration could impose a 100% tariff on imports of semiconductor chips, with an exception for companies like Apple that have committed to manufacturing in the US. One way or another, expect electronics prices to go up though. bloomberg.com/news/articles/20 #chips #tariffs #Semiconductors

Bloomberg · Trump Plans 100% Tariff on Semiconductors, Exceptions for Apple, OthersBy Hadriana Lowenkron
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