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Trump opens a new US China front over AI theft and chip security after tariff wars
International
Published on 24 April 2026
US alleges AI IP theft that could reshape chip supply chains
After tariffs fail to cool tensions, the US is accusing China of stealing AI intellectual property, pushing rivalry into a more dangerous tech and security arena. Analysts warn the dispute could hit chip sales and widen competition for control of AI capabilities. China is narrowing performance gaps, while the US faces the challenge of aligning private innovation with national security.
- US accuses China of AI intellectual property theft
- Tensions shift from tariffs to AI control and security
- The dispute could disrupt chip sales and supply chains
- AI rivalry is becoming harder to predict and manage
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