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Sources: Howard Lutnick has stalled curbs on companies suspected of diverting Nvidia chips to China; Trump approved them for the third time this year on Nov. 5 (Axios)

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In short

Proposed restrictions targeting companies suspected of diverting Nvidia semiconductors to China have been halted by Howard Lutnick. These specific trade curbs were designed to curb the unauthorized flow of advanced American technology abroad. Donald Trump had previously given high-level authorization for the measures, approving them for the third time this year on November 5.

Key points

  • High-level presidential approval on November 5 failed to prevent the immediate delay of t…: High-level presidential approval on November 5 failed to prevent the immediate delay of the chip curbs.
  • Enforcement targeting intermediary companies funneling Nvidia hardware to China remains o…: Enforcement targeting intermediary companies funneling Nvidia hardware to China remains on hold.
  • The unauthorized flow of sensitive American semiconductors remains unaddressed due to the…: The unauthorized flow of sensitive American semiconductors remains unaddressed due to the regulatory stall.

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