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The U.S. International Trade Administration (ITA), part of the Department of Commerce, said it will allow foreign companies to participate in the U.S. AI export program for AI manufactured in the United States, as Washington seeks to strengthen the U.S. AI edge.
In a report from Washington on April 18, VietnamPlus cited an ITA announcement saying the agency may grant National Champion Enterprise (NCE) status to foreign firms that deliver high value in areas including hardware and infrastructure, as well as AI models and systems, in ways that contribute to U.S. national interests.
The U.S. Department of Commerce decision means that Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, two South Korean companies that supply high-bandwidth memory for Nvidia’s AI chips, will be eligible to participate in the program and could potentially be designated as NCEs.
The announcement follows a policy direction set in an executive order in July 2025, when then-President Donald Trump stated a goal of placing the U.S. at the center by setting criteria for “AI technology manufactured in the U.S.”
According to the report, the latest decision broadens access to companies based in allied countries.
Analysts said the move reflects the view that collaboration with high-technology firms from allied countries is essential for the U.S. to maintain its dominant position in AI.
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