Trump administration officials are reportedly debating whether a gap in US export rules has allowed Chinese firms to obtain Nvidia’s Blackwell chips, despite restrictions. According to The Next Web and Bloomberg Technology, officials are concerned that the rules may permit Chinese companies to buy banned or restricted products through overseas subsidiaries or other indirect channels, effectively sidestepping the intended limits. The reporting says the administration has issued or is issuing new guidance aimed at closing the loophole. However, officials also worry that some chips and related server equipment may have already moved before the updated guidance takes effect. The sources characterize the situation as an example of export controls that may have appeared to work on paper but were exploited in practice. Seeking Alpha’s report similarly frames the issue as officials’ concern that US policy did not fully prevent Chinese acquisition of Nvidia Blackwell chips through legal pathways. The overall accounts focus on the interpretation of existing policy, the alleged indirect purchasing route, and efforts to tighten enforcement guidance.