China Says Nvidia Violated Antitrust Regulations in Chip Dispute

China Says Nvidia Violated Antitrust Regulations in Chip Dispute

China Says Nvidia Violated Antitrust Regulations in Chip Dispute Trade tensions between the U.S. and China over semiconductors have escalated once again. China says Nvidia violated antitrust regulations , a move that could complicate already fragile negotiations between the two nations. Image Credits:Li Hongbo/VCG / Getty Images China’s Ruling on Nvidia On Monday, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) ruled that semiconductor giant Nvidia breached its antitrust rules. The ruling is linked to Nvidia’s $7 billion acquisition of Mellanox Technologies in 2020, a company specializing in computer networking. Nvidia responded with a statement emphasizing compliance: “We comply with the law in all respects. We will continue to cooperate with all relevant government agencies as they evaluate the impact of export controls on competition in the commercial markets.” No Immediate Consequences — But Uncertainty Ahead China did not announce penalties or direct consequences following the r…