On May 8th, COINOTAG reported significant developments regarding U.S. semiconductor policies. The Trump administration is contemplating a strategy to remove AI chip export limitations implemented during the Biden era. This initiative is part of a larger attempt to overhaul semiconductor trade regulations that have met substantial resistance from tech giants and international entities alike. The forthcoming policy aims to categorize nations into three distinct tiers, facilitating controlled exports from firms such as Nvidia (NVDA.O).
While the anticipated AI diffusion regulation is set to be enacted on May 15th, the administration has indicated a reluctance to vigorously implement it, although the decision remains pending. A representative from the U.S. Department of Commerce criticized the existing Biden regulations as overly intricate and stifling to innovation, vowing to introduce a streamlined framework designed to enhance U.S. dominance in the AI landscape. Until the new guidelines are finalized, strict adherence to current chip export limitations will persist, ensuring a cautious approach in this evolving sector.