Nvidia CEO Says He’s ‘Disappointed’ by China Chip Curbs, Plans to Raise Issue with Trump

Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang said he was "disappointed" by restrictions on sales of the chipmaker’s most advanced products to China and expects to discuss the issue with President Donald Trump at a state banquet in London this week.

The comments, made at a media briefing in London, came as Nvidia faces a widening set of challenges: U.S. export controls limit shipments of cutting‑edge AI processors to China, Beijing regulators have opened antitrust probes linked to a 2020 acquisition, and media reports say China’s internet regulator is restricting domestic purchases of a chip model tailored for the local market.

"I’m disappointed with what I see, but they have larger agendas to work out, you know, between China and the United States, and I’m understanding of that, and we’re patient about it," Huang said, according to a transcript released by reporters. He added that Nvidia will remain "supportive" of both governments as they "sort through these geopolitical policies" and that he had "not very much anxiety" about the situation.

When asked about a Financial Times report that China’s internet watchdog is banning domestic technology companies from buying a locally tailored Nvidia chip model, Huang gave no immediate reaction but said, "I think that we could only be in service of a market if the country wants us to be." He said China remains the world’s second‑largest AI computing market and that Nvidia has been a major contributor to its growth.

U.S. restrictions on exports of advanced AI processors to China aim to limit access to hardware that can accelerate development of large‑scale artificial intelligence systems. Nvidia, based in Santa Clara, California, is barred from exporting some of its highest‑end products to mainland Chinese customers, a limitation that has affected sales and supply strategies.

Separately, Chinese regulators have signaled scrutiny of Nvidia’s business practices, citing potential antitrust concerns tied to a 2020 acquisition of an Israeli technology company. Nvidia faces an expanding regulatory backdrop in both Washington and Beijing as geopolitical tensions over technology and trade persist.

Huang is in London as Nvidia unveils investments tied to the visit by the U.S. president, including a deal to supply tens of thousands of processor chips for data centers that will be part of the U.K. arm of Stargate, an AI infrastructure project backed by Trump and led by OpenAI. Huang said he had not yet spoken with Trump about the latest developments but expected to see him at the state banquet and to convey similar views.

Industry analysts say the intersection of export controls and local regulatory actions complicates the operations of companies like Nvidia, which derive substantial revenue from global AI demand. The company’s products are widely used in data centers and research facilities to accelerate machine learning and large language model training.

Nvidia has emphasized it will comply with laws and regulations in all markets while continuing to support customers and partners. Huang’s public remarks underline the company’s delicate position between major markets and governments that are increasingly assertive about technology policy.

The developments underscore how geopolitical decisions and regulatory reviews can swiftly reshape commercial prospects in the AI hardware market. Companies that supply essential components for advanced computing are likely to remain at the center of U.S.‑China tensions as both countries pursue strategic technology goals.