July 10, 2026 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security

Confirmed

Commerce Eases Export Controls for the U.A.E., Citing Its Role in the Iran Operation

The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security announced on July 10, 2026 that it would remove the United Arab Emirates from Export Administration Regulations Country Groups D:3 and D:4 and reclassify it into...

June 30, 2026 · Corruption, Ethics & Self-Dealing

Well supported

Trump's Nvidia Stock Purchase Preceded a Favorable China Chip-Export Decision

Financial disclosures released in 2026 show that President Trump's reported holdings included an Nvidia stock purchase valued between $500,000 and $1 million dated January 6, 2026, roughly a week before the Commerce...

August 11, 2025 · Economy, Trade & Fiscal Policy

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Nvidia and AMD Agree to Hand the Government 15% of Their China Chip Sales for Export Licenses

The White House confirmed on August 11, 2025 an arrangement under which Nvidia would pay the U.S. government 15% of its revenue from selling H20 artificial-intelligence chips to China, and AMD would pay 15% of revenue...