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Trump Administration Considers Tariff-Like Revenue Model for AI Chip Exports

by Daisy Mae D.
08/18/2025
in Tariffs & Duties

The U.S. administration has proposed a new approach to regulating exports of advanced technology that mirrors tariff mechanisms, raising questions about its impact on global trade.

Under the plan, companies such as Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) would be allowed to export certain artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China if they agree to share 15% of their revenue from those sales with the federal government. While officially described as a “revenue-sharing” agreement, experts note that the policy closely resembles a form of export duty, as it effectively imposes a government levy on outbound trade.

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Trade analysts warn that tying export approvals to financial contributions could blur the line between export controls and tariffs. Martin Chorzempa, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, said the arrangement risks creating “the perception that export licenses are up for sale,” which could set a precedent for companies lobbying to ease restrictions on sensitive technologies.

Legal and constitutional issues are also under review. Critics argue that since the U.S. has traditionally avoided imposing duties on exports, the plan may face challenges if seen as an unconstitutional tax. The Department of Commerce is still finalizing the legal framework before the measure can be fully implemented.

The AI chips covered by the proposal are not the most advanced processors but remain critical for certain inference functions in machine learning. Policymakers are divided on whether allowing their export significantly benefits China’s technological development. Some argue that even older chips can contribute to advances, while others suggest restrictions on such products may not meaningfully alter the competitive balance.

Members of Congress have expressed concern that turning export controls into a revenue mechanism could erode the integrity of U.S. trade policy. “Export controls are a frontline defense in protecting national security, and should not become transactional tools,” said Representative John Moolenaar of Michigan.

At the same time, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the proposal as a potential “beta test” for applying similar tariff-like structures in other industries. This raises the possibility that revenue-sharing arrangements could evolve into a broader tool for managing exports, blending elements of tariffs with export licensing.

The debate underscores the challenges the U.S. faces in balancing economic competitiveness, national security, and trade policy in the fast-moving field of artificial intelligence. While not formally labeled a tariff, the proposal carries many of the same implications, effectively taxing U.S. exports of critical technology.

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