Leading House Democrat signals shift on selling older Nvidia AI chips to China
Representative Ro Khanna signaled openness to selling older Nvidia chips to China if the U.S. keeps a lead. This shift marks a break from past committee unity.
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Ro Khanna, the newly appointed ranking Democrat on the U.S. House Select Committee on China, signaled today that he is open to the sale of older H200 Hopper-generation chips manufactured by NVIDIA Corporation to China. The remarks, made on February 11, 2026, followed his first committee hearing and represent a clear shift in the committee’s posture on advanced AI chip exports. This change in direction is significant for the United States 
US as it influences congressional oversight, potential legislation, and national-security discussions regarding semiconductor trade.
US as it influences congressional oversight, potential legislation, and national-security discussions regarding semiconductor trade.
