Trump to Soon Announce Decision on Easing Chip Export Restrictions for Gulf Countries

Published: May 9, 2025 15:32
["[Trump: Will Soon Announce Whether to Ease Chip Export Restrictions on Some Gulf Countries]", "US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would soon announce whether the US would ease restrictions on microchip exports to some Gulf countries. 'We might do that. We'll be announcing it soon,' he said. Trump is preparing for his first major overseas trip next week, which includes a three-country tour of the Middle East starting in Saudi Arabia. The Biden administration has strictly controlled US exports of AI chips to the Middle East, but Trump has made improving relations with some countries in the region a key goal. Trump also said he plans to respond soon to reports that the US will rename the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf."]

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