Nov 19, 2025 - Technology

Scoop: Companies to hash out future of AI exports program with Trump official

Maria Curi

Illustration of a cursor inside an open cargo container. — Illustration: Maura Kearns/Axios

Companies will meet Thursday with an administration official to discuss President Trump's AI exports program, according to an invite seen by Axios.

Why it matters: The program — which promises to give companies exporting tech governmental incentives and other benefits — faces key questions after some industry players criticized its rollout.

International Trade Administration Under Secretary William Kimmitt will be at the roundtable, where attendees will also discuss "broader trade and technology policy priorities," the invite states.

The Information Technology Industry Council, an industry trade group, is hosting the event.
An ITA official said the roundtable is part of the agency's "ongoing, focused engagement with industry" on the program.
ITI confirmed Thursday's meeting to Axios.

What's next: Industry this week secured a deadline extension to Dec. 13 to offer comment to the Commerce Department about what the program should look like.

Editor's note: This story has been updated to include ITI's response.

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Scoop: Companies to hash out future of AI exports program with Trump official

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