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Nvidia scandal: US treasury chief blames Lutnick’s commerce department over alleged lack of action
Publication: World news | The Guardian
Author: Shrai Popat in Washington, Jonathan Yerushalmy, Mark Sweney and agencies
Source published: 13/11/2026, 06:34:59 UTC
Briefing created: 13/11/2026, 21:46:20 UTC
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Briefings
The US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces potential dismissal amid the Nvidia spy scandal, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attributing the failure to export restrictions to Lutnick's department. The article reports on public pressure from Trump administration officials questioning Lutnick's decisions regarding a suspected Chinese spy's ties to Jensen Huang, though specific dates and the nature of the spy's identity remain unconfirmed.
Key points
- US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is facing growing pressure over his apparent lack of action regarding the Nvidia spy scandal.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blames Lutnick's department for the US not imposing export restrictions on Nvidia chips to China.
Context
The article reports on public pressure from Trump administration officials questioning Lutnick's decisions regarding a suspected Chinese spy's ties to Jensen Huang, though specific dates and the nature of the spy's identity remain unconfirmed.
Limitations
Specific dates and the nature of the spy's identity remain unconfirmed. The evidence does not specify the exact timeline of the spy's activities or the precise nature of the alleged ties.
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