On April 30, sources indicate that the Trump administration intends to revise the AI chip export control policies established under the Biden administration. Specifically, the current system of categorizing countries into three tiers for allocating chip quotas is under consideration for elimination. This change aims to bolster the United States' flexibility in utilizing chip supplies as a strategic tool in trade negotiations. By doing so, the US may be better positioned to leverage chip supply as a bargaining chip in future trade talks.
