Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-11 16:35Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a unique agreement between U.S. chip manufacturers Nvidia and AMD with the Trump administration, where both companies will pay 15% of their revenue from chip sales in China to the U.S. government in exchange for export licenses [1][3]. Group 1: Agreement Details - Nvidia and AMD have agreed to pay 15% of their revenue from specific chips sold in China to the U.S. government to obtain export licenses [1]. - Nvidia will pay 15% of its revenue from the H20 chip sales in China, while AMD will do the same for the MI308 chip [1]. - The U.S. Department of Commerce has begun issuing export licenses to these companies for the Chinese market [1]. Group 2: Context and Implications - This arrangement of requiring companies to pay a portion of their revenue for export licenses is unprecedented and aligns with the Trump administration's approach of demanding specific actions from companies, such as investments in the U.S., in exchange for benefits [3]. - The agreement reflects a broader strategy to generate revenue and create jobs in the U.S. by leveraging corporate compliance with government regulations [3].