US reportedly considering sweeping new chip export controls

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March 5, 2026, 9:24 PM

• •Proposed rules would require U.S. government approval for AI chip exports.
• •The Department of Commerce would review purchases.
• •This represents more government involvement than the previous AI Diffusion rule.
• •Concerns exist that the regulations could hurt U.S. chip companies.

The Trump administration is reportedly drafting rules that would require U.S. government approval for exporting AI chips, giving the U.S. more control over companies like AMD and Nvidia. This proposal, which would involve the Department of Commerce reviewing purchases based on size and scale, marks a shift towards more government involvement compared to the previous administration. The move follows the rescinding of the AI Diffusion rule and reflects the administration's fluctuating approach to Nvidia's exports to China. Critics worry these restrictions could harm U.S. chip companies and their dominance in the AI market.

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