On July 10 the Commerce Department loosened licensing requirements for Nvidia AI chips, military items, and commercial satellites to the UAE, allowing license-free access for approved government and company entities including G42, Core42, Amazon, Apple, and xAI. The change was justified by the UAE's role as the largest U.S. trading partner in the Middle East and its cooperation against Iran and proxies. Sen. Elizabeth Warren described the rule as corrupt, citing ties involving MGX and a Trump-family-affiliated stablecoin.