US semiconductor leaders Jensen Huang of Nvidia and Lisa Su of AMD attend a White House state dinner during the Xi–Trump summit, but early readouts suggest that US chip export controls are not a central focus of the talks. Several outlets report that the restrictions remain in place, yet there is little indication they are treated as a major sticking point in the discussions.
Context varies slightly by outlet, but all point to a lack of direct mention of export controls in official or semi-official summaries from Beijing and Washington. One explanation is that the summit prioritizes other areas of engagement, leaving technology controls largely untouched despite ongoing bilateral tension. Another angle emphasizes the contrast with expectations, given that chip curbs have been raised previously in connection with China–U.S. economic competition and market access. Officials’ emphasis appears to fall more on broader summit achievements than on specific semiconductor measures.
Overall, the outlets agree that the visible diplomatic record does not highlight progress on restoring access for US chipmakers to the Chinese market, even as senior industry figures are present at high-profile events during the visit.
