Key Takeaways
- Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang met with President Trump at the White House on the same day the chipmaker's market value officially closed above $4 trillion, surpassing Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT).
- President Trump has informed European leaders of his intention to meet with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, signaling a significant diplomatic initiative regarding the Ukraine conflict.
- A meeting between President Trump and President Putin is reportedly planned for as early as next week, according to The New York Times, following recent "great progress" in talks between Trump's envoy and Putin.
Nvidia CEO Meets President Trump Amidst $4 Trillion Milestone
Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang held a meeting with President Trump at the White House on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. This high-profile meeting occurred on the same day Nvidia achieved a historic milestone, officially closing with a market capitalization exceeding $4 trillion, making it the first company to do so and surpassing tech giants Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT).
The discussions between Huang and Trump are anticipated to cover critical topics such as AI policy, U.S. restrictions on chip sales to China, and the onshoring of chip production in the United States. Trump had previously praised Nvidia's stock performance on his Truth Social platform, attributing its rise to tariffs imposed during his administration. Nvidia has been significantly impacted by past export controls that affected its H20 AI chip sales to China, with Huang noting that the $50 billion China market is now "effectively closed" to U.S. firms.
Trump Plans Key Diplomatic Meetings with Putin and Zelensky
In a separate but equally significant development, President Trump has informed European leaders of his intention to meet with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This diplomatic push comes as Trump reportedly plans an in-person meeting with President Putin as early as next week, according to The New York Times.
The planned meetings follow recent reports of "great progress" made in talks between Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and President Putin in Moscow. While Trump has expressed optimism about ending the Ukraine war, the specific terms or outcomes of these potential high-level discussions remain unclear. The initiative highlights a renewed focus from the White House on global geopolitical stability and could have significant implications for international relations and markets.
Ed Liston is a senior contributing editor at TheStockMarketWatch.com. An active market watcher and investor, Ed guides an independent team of experienced analysts and writes for multiple stock trader publications.