Jensen pulls the fat out of the fire—once again

The art of persuasion and perseverance.

July 15, 2025

Jon Peddie

In July, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Washington to meet with President Trump and US policymakers, emphasizing AI’s strategic role in national competitiveness, manufacturing, and job creation. Shedding his signature look for a formal suit, Huang secured assurances that Nvidia could apply for licenses to resume selling the H20 GPU in China. He highlighted AI’s growing importance, likening it to core utilities. Afterward, he flew to Beijing to engage Chinese officials. Nvidia announced a new RTX Pro GPU, and Wall Street responded favorably, boosting shares by 7%. Huang navigated both politics and markets with impact. When a mercurial president changes

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