The European Commission has voiced its dissatisfaction with the Biden administration’s approach to expanding export restrictions on AI hardware. In a statement issued on Monday, Executive VP for technological sovereignty, Henna Virkkunen, and Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič highlighted their apprehensions regarding these measures, which are set to limit AI hardware imports for particular EU nations.

The statement emphasized the potential negative impact on both economic and security collaborations between the US and EU. They pointed out the importance of allowing EU countries to procure US AI technology without barriers, stressing that Europe presents an economic opportunity rather than a security threat to the US.

According to new regulations outlined by the White House, exceptions will be made for certain allied countries like Japan, the UK, and South Korea. In contrast, nations perceived as sensitive, such as Russia and China, face an outright ban. The rule is part of an initiative to bolster US national security and economic interests.

These export restrictions will be enacted 120 days after publication, coinciding with the commencement of Donald Trump’s presidency. The EU remains hopeful for constructive engagement with Trump’s incoming administration to ensure a stable transatlantic supply chain in AI and supercomputing technologies. Nvidia has also expressed its concerns regarding the rule, suggesting it could undermine America’s technological edge.