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Microsoft is lobbying the Trump administration to ease restrictions on AI chip exports to U.S. allies, arguing the rules hinder American tech companies.

Microsoft is reportedly advising Donald Trump to re-evaluate proposed export controls on AI chips, signaling potential shifts in tech industry lobbying.

A Chinese company has stopped exporting lithium processing equipment, signaling the impact of Beijing’s proposed export controls on battery metals technology. This move is causing concern and prompting companies to seek alternative supply chains.

Microsoft has requested that the Trump administration reconsider the export restrictions on AI chips implemented during the conclusion of the Biden administration, arguing that these measures should not apply to U.S. allies.