NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares are moving higher on Friday following reports that the Trump administration has begun a formal review that could pave the way for the first shipments of Nvidia's H200 AI chips to China.



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What Happened: Reuters reports that the U.S. Commerce Department has forwarded license applications for H200 exports to the State, Energy and Defense Departments. Those agencies now have 30 days to weigh in under export‑control rules, though the final call will be made by President Donald Trump.



Earlier this month, President Trump signaled he would allow H200 sales to China, with the U.S. government collecting a 25% fee. He argued that permitting these sales could help U.S. chipmakers stay ahead of Chinese competitors by reducing demand for domestically produced Chinese chips.



Current officials, led by White House AI adviser David Sacks, argue that allowing H200 shipments could discourage Chinese companies like Huawei from accelerating efforts to match Nvidia's and AMD's most advanced chip designs.



<h3>NVDA Analyst Ratings</h3>



Nvidia has recently attracted positive attention from financial analysts, with all five of the most recent ratings maintaining a bullish stance on the stock. Among them, Truist Securities maintained its “Buy” rating and increased the target price from $255.00 to $275.00 on Dec. 19. Tigress Financial was the most optimistic, maintaining a “Strong Buy” rating and setting a target price at $350.00, a significant increase from the previous $280.00.



Earlier in the month, Morgan Stanley maintained an “Overweight” rating for Nvidia and set a target price of $250.00, which was an increase from the previous $235.00. On Nov. 20, both Citigroup and Barclays maintained their positive ratings – “Buy” and “Overweight” respectively. They set their target prices at $270.00 and $275.00, up from their previous targets of $220.00 and $240.00.



NVDA Price Action: Nvidia shares were up 2.95% at $179.28 at the time of publication on Friday, according to Benzinga Pro.



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Nvidia's stock rose as the Trump administration reviews H200 AI chip exports to China, potentially allowing shipments. Analysts maintain bullish ratings, with target prices increased. Nvidia shares were up 2.95% at $179.28.

- NVIDIA Corp shares are rising due to a U.S. Commerce Department review of license applications for H200 AI chip exports to China.  
- President Trump indicated he would allow these sales, potentially reducing competition by reducing Chinese demand for local chips, while also imposing a 25% fee on exports.  
- Financial analysts have maintained bullish ratings for NVIDIA, with shares up 2.95% to $179.28, reflecting positive sentiment in the market.

Nvidia Stock Climbs On Reports of US Review Of H200 Exports To China