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Nvidia scandal: Howard Lutnick under pressure over alleged lack of action
Publication: World news | The Guardian
Author: Jonathan Yerushalmy, Mark Sweney and agencies
Source published: 13/11/2026, 06:34:59 UTC
Briefing created: 13/11/2026, 11:31:27 UTC
Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 13/11/2026, 11:09:26 UTC.
Briefings
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces potential dismissal amid rising scrutiny over alleged Chinese spy ties to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Lutnick's apparent inaction on adding Megaspeed to the trade blacklist has intensified pressure, with reports suggesting Huang's resignation and replacement by CFO Colette Kress may signal broader corporate instability. The scandal involves multiple affairs, including one with Alice Huang, who is suspected of being a Chinese spy, creating a complex web of espionage concerns.
Key points
- Howard Lutnick, the US Commerce Secretary, faces potential dismissal due to alleged lack of action regarding the Nvidia spying scandal.
- Jensen Huang resigned from Nvidia on Thursday and was replaced by CFO Colette Kress after reports emerged of his multiple affairs, most notably with Alice Huang.
Context
The Nvidia spying scandal involves allegations of espionage between Jensen Huang and a Chinese spy, with Lutnick's inaction on the Megaspeed trade blacklist adding to the pressure. The situation escalates as Huang's resignation and replacement by Kress suggest broader corporate instability, potentially affecting the US-China trade relationship.
Limitations
Evidence covers only the immediate scandal timeline from November 2026, with no data on Lutnick's specific firing decision, the full scope of Huang's affairs, or the impact of the Megaspeed delay on trade policy. Uncertainty exists regarding the final outcome of Lutnick's potential dismissal and the extent of the spy ties.
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