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Sen. Warren calls for Trump to close "loophole" allowing AI chips to be sent to overseas units of Chinese firms

By Alexandra Alper Reuters
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) gives remarks at the Center for American Progress Ideas Conference at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) gives remarks at the Center for American Progress Ideas Conference at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon Annabelle Gordon Reuters

WASHINGTON - Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling on the Trump administration to close a "loophole" that has potentially allowed advanced American AI chips to be sent to overseas units of Chinese firms, according to a statement seen by Reuters. Warren, who serves as ranking member on the Senate Banking Committee, also urged Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify on the issue.

The Commerce Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

(Reporting by Alexandra Alper)

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This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 12:43 PM.

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