Wall Street Journal reporting (gated). In brief:
Some Trump administration officials are delaying a major deal that would allow the United Arab Emirates to purchase billions of dollars' worth of advanced AI chips from Nvidia, citing national security concerns.
- Although Trump backed the agreement during his May visit to the Middle East and both sides aimed for a swift resolution, talks have stalled.
- U.S. officials are reportedly worried that the cutting-edge technology could end up in Chinese hands.
- The deal may remain on hold unless the UAE agrees to revised terms that address these security risks, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.
