In early July, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick allowed chipmakers like Nvidia to resume selling certain AI chips in China. However, the department has reportedly delayed the process. According to reports, Nvidia has not yet received a license to sell its H20 AI chips.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is facing a backlog of licensing applications due to internal turmoil. Staff shortages and communication breakdowns with the industry have contributed to the delays.
Meanwhile, national security experts are pushing the Trump administration to block Nvidia from selling its H20 AI chips to China, citing national security concerns. The situation remains unresolved as the department works through its backlog.