Nvidia Stock Explodes Despite Rumors Jensen Huang Is Cut From Trump’s China Trip

Nvidia (NVDA) shares advanced on Monday even after a “source familiar” report indicated chief executive Jensen Huang will not travel to Beijing with President Donald Trump for this week’s summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Earlier Reuters reporting named Nvidia among roughly a dozen companies invited to a trimmed CEO delegation. Trump arrives in Beijing on May 13, with formal state meetings scheduled for May 14 and May 15.

Why the Stock Shrugged Off the News

As of this writing, Nvidia’s NVDA stock was trading for $222.16, up nearly 5% on news that CEO Jensen Huang may not accompany Trump to China.

Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Performance. Source: TradingView

Wall Street has read the exclusion as background noise rather than a negative catalyst. Huang told investors that Nvidia’s market share for advanced AI accelerators inside China has collapsed to roughly zero under United States export restrictions.

Analyst models and current valuations already assume no meaningful revenue from restricted chips inside the country.

Nvidia stock has trailed the broader semiconductor index for weeks because of that overhang, with portfolio managers pointing to AI demand outside China as the dominant earnings lever.

A single state-visit appearance would not have changed the policy framework, which sits with the Commerce Department and Congress.

Investors likely viewed the speculation as the administration holding firm on chip controls rather than signaling concessions, a hawkish posture many funds prefer for long-term sector positioning.

“He is said to not have been invited, signaling Trump may not be willing to offer AI chip concessions in trade negotiations,” one user stated.

What Investors Are Watching Next

The CEO roster has been described as fluid in the days leading up to departure. Boeing chief Kelly Ortberg and Citigroup chief Jane Fraser are confirmed, while Qualcomm chief Cristiano Amon is expected. Others likely to go include Elon Musk and Apple’s Tim Cook.

The White House has not published a final attendee list.

Nvidia’s recent record revenue print and continued demand from hyperscale buyers remain the core bull case.

The question for holders is whether any post-summit communique touches chip export carve-outs.

Until then, AI infrastructure spending across U.S. and allied markets stays the only growth narrative investors are pricing.