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In Brief: Why Trump Cut an AI Chip Deal For China
12 minutes Posted Aug 19, 2025 at 4:00 am.
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Why is Donald Trump letting Nvidia sell chips to China, and what does it mean for global power politics? In this episode of One Decision In Brief, hosts Kate McCann and Sir Richard Dearlove, former MI6 Chief, break down the unusual deal, where the U.S. government gets a cut of the profits. They explore the strategy behind America’s chip dominance, how China might respond, and what this reveals about the balance between economic interests and national security.


Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

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