China Targets Nvidia, Google, and Intel in Response to Trump’s Tariffs
China has increased pressure on major U.S. companies, including Google, Nvidia, and Intel, in response to new tariff restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump.
According to , Beijing is using antitrust investigations as leverage in upcoming trade negotiations with Washington.
What Actions Is China Taking?
On Tuesday, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation announced the resumption of an antitrust investigation into Google.
- The focus is on Android’s dominant market position and potential harm to Chinese smartphone manufacturers such as Oppo and Xiaomi.
Chinese regulators are also considering launching an antitrust probe against Intel.
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In December, Beijing initiated an investigation into Nvidia, and now it is analyzing whether similar actions against Intel are warranted.
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The official launch of the Intel probe may depend on the state of U.S.-China relations in the coming weeks.
The Political Context Behind These Investigations
Experts believe these measures could be part of China’s retaliation against the latest U.S. tariffs.
According to Liu Xu, a researcher at Tsinghua University’s National Strategy Institute, antitrust probes have become a tool in trade disputes.
However, he also noted that this approach may not be the most effective way to protect Chinese companies affected by U.S. tariffs.
What’s Next?
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to hold talks with Trump in the coming days.
Whether this marks a new escalation in the U.S.-China trade war or an attempt to find common ground remains uncertain.
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