U.S. Chip Industry Insider Trading: Disclosure of Nvidia and AMD Shares Purchased Prior to U.S.-China Trade Agreement Revealed
In the world of politics and finance, questions are being raised about the timing of lawmakers' trades in tech stocks, particularly ahead of major legislation. The recent surge in suspicious trading activity by members of Congress and their families during key policy shifts has intensified public scrutiny over potential insider trading.
One example is the notable spike in stock trades by over a dozen lawmakers that coincided with President Trump's announcement of new international tariffs in April 2025. This has led to concerns about conflicts of interest and the use of nonpublic information gained through official duties to profit on stock market movements.
Recognising the problem, Congress is moving towards legislative reforms. The End Congressional Stock Trading Act (H.R. 1908), introduced in March 2025, aims to prohibit lawmakers and their immediate relatives from buying or selling individual stocks while in office, requiring investments to be placed in blind trusts or broadly diversified funds.
Despite current reporting requirements, such as mandatory trade disclosures within 30 to 45 days, penalties for late filings remain minimal and ineffective. This has fuelled bipartisan efforts for stricter rules, especially after the heated political and economic events involving tech-related legislation and market shifts in 2025.
The crypto industry, with its growing political influence through lobbying and donations, further complicates the landscape regarding potential insider knowledge and market impact. Recent landmark crypto legislation, including the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act, has had a profound impact on the crypto market and related tech stocks like Coinbase and Circle, which surged after the legislation.
The question of whether these lawmaker trades are calculated insider trades or mere coincidence remains unanswered, but patterns of timing, volume, and subsequent market movements suggest calculated actions rather than chance. This has prompted growing public pressure and legislative proposals aimed at banning congressional stock trading to restore trust and prevent abuse of privileged information.
For those interested in monitoring lawmakers' buying or selling activities, our website offers a tool known as the Politician Insider Trading Page. Additionally, the site provides custom screeners and email alerts for adding NVDA and AMD to watchlists, discovering trade alerts, and tracking future trades.
In July 2025, President Trump struck a trade deal with China, allowing the export of AI chips like Nvidia's H20 and AMD's MI308 to China again. This decision is expected to generate billions in revenue for these tech companies.
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Finally, it's worth mentioning that Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Robert Paul Bresnahan (R-Pa.) purchased AMD after a dip in May-June 2025, as reported on our Politician Insider Trading Page. Staying one step ahead is crucial when Congress and CEOs are making large trades, and our website offers a video showing how lawmakers and insiders positioned themselves early and what the charts indicate now.
- The concerns regarding insider trading in the political and finance world, as highlighted by the questionable trades by members of Congress, have led to discussions about incorporating artificial-intelligence (AI) in financial regulations for identifying irregularities and patterns.
- As AI technology continues to advance, its potential application in the realm of finance and investing, particularly in detecting insider trading activities, could be invaluable to prevent conflicts of interest among lawmakers and ensure fair market practices.
