Trump buys Nvidia shares before easing chip exports to China

SEOUL, November 14 (AJP) -U.S. President Donald Trump bought between $1 million and $5 million worth of Nvidia shares just before his administration moved to ease restrictions on advanced AI chip exports in May 2025, raising fresh questions about potential conflicts of interest, according to an analysis by anti-corruption research group DeKleptocracy.

In another transaction raising conflict-of-interest concerns, Trump's investment portfolio sold shares in 15 AI-related companies a day before he threatened steep tariffs on China on Oct. 10, 2025. DeKleptocracy, citing public financial disclosures, identified 2,100 trades across 68 AI-related companies during the year, including 159 within three days of major policy decisions.

The White House explained independent financial managers oversee Trump's investments and denied any conflicts of interest.

Seo Hye Seung

Trump buys Nvidia shares before easing chip exports to China

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