The recent US crackdown on illicit exports has significantly impacted the availability and pricing of Nvidia's AI processors in China. The enforcement of stricter regulations has made it riskier and more challenging for buyers to acquire these chips, resulting in a doubling of their prices on the black market. This development underscores the increasing difficulties faced by purchasers in navigating the complex landscape of technology procurement amid heightened scrutiny from US authorities.
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Nvidia's AI Chips Experience Price Surge on China's Black Market Amid US Export Crackdown
Financial Times Tech· Thursday, June 25, 2026
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