Trump’s decision to sell AI chips to China under pressure as House bill against deal advances

January 22, 2026

A key Republican challenges White House AI czar and Nvidia despite Maga backlash; it must still pass both chambers and get Trump’s signature

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Khushboo Razdanin WashingtonandBochen Hanin Washington

Published: 7:14am, 22 Jan 2026

A move to curb US President Donald Trump’s power to sell advanced AI chips to China moved a step closer on Wednesday when a Republican-led congressional panel joined hands with their Democratic counterparts, brushing aside objections from the White House and chip giant Nvidia.…

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