The Biden administration has added 14 Chinese firms to its trade blacklist, increasing the total to 25. Notable among them is Sophgo, linked to Huawei and TSMC amid AI chip export restrictions. This decision follows a controversial AI regulatory rule criticized by Nvidia as misguided. The blacklisting is seen as part of a broader effort to maintain U.S. technological leadership while managing competition with China. The implications for American innovation and international trade remain uncertain as the transition to a new administration approaches.