Nvidia’s RTX 5090D V2 graphics card was reportedly added to a list of banned goods at Chinese customs. This regulatory action occurred while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited China during President Donald Trump’s state visit on May 15, 2026.
Customs action blocks RTX 5090D V2 during Trump state visit
The ban aligns with Beijing’s broader strategy to push its AI technology companies toward domestic hardware alternatives. Authorities are actively encouraging the adoption of homegrown chips instead of American solutions like the RTX 5090D V2 and the H200 model.
Huang addressed the situation during an appearance on Bloomberg TV. He expressed hope that market conditions would eventually improve and open up over time, despite the current restrictions imposed by Chinese authorities.
The regulatory move highlights ongoing tensions in the semiconductor sector between American chipmakers and Chinese domestic substitution efforts.
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