The U.S. government granted Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), Intel, and Nvidia permission to ship certain artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China. President Donald Trump announced the decision on December 9, 2025. This authorization allows the export of these components specifically to approved customers. This move signals a notable shift in U.S. trade policy, which previously restricted China's access to advanced American technology. The change is expected to reopen a significant market for AMD and other U.S. semiconductor firms, potentially leading to a substantial increase in revenue from the region. Following the announcement, the news generated a positive initial market reaction. AMD's stock showed gains in late trading.