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# Sources: OpenAI has retreated from advocating for strict US chip export controls to China ahead of the lame\-duck session, aligning closer with President Trump \(Politico\)

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**Published:** 2026-10-20T13:55:03.000Z
**Category:** Regulation
**Topics:** openai, regulation

## Summary

OpenAI has reportedly retreated from advocating for strict US chip export controls to China ahead of the lame\-duck session, aligning closer with President Trump, according to sources cited by Politico\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://www.techmeme.com/261020/p25>)
- [Story source](<https://huggingnews.com/tech/openai-abandons-support-for-strict-china-chip-export-controls-5e722f53>)
- [Story source](<https://marketbrief.now/tech/openai-abandons-support-for-strict-china-chip-export-controls-5e722f53>)