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Nvidia scandal: Howard Lutnick under pressure 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, 15:53:58 UTC
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Briefings
The US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces significant pressure due to the Nvidia spying scandal involving Jensen Huang, who resigned and was replaced by CFO Colette Kress. Reports indicate Lutnick's apparent lack of action regarding the trade blacklist, with other Trump administration officials questioning his decisions. The investigation centers on suspected Chinese spy ties to Huang and delays in adding Megaspeed to the blacklist.
Key points
- Howard Lutnick, the US Commerce Secretary, is facing growing pressure over his apparent 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, suspected of being a Chinese spy.
Context
The article reports on the US Commerce Secretary's position during the Nvidia spying scandal, noting that other Trump administration officials are questioning his decisions. The investigation centers on suspected Chinese spy ties to Jensen Huang and delays in adding Megaspeed to the trade blacklist.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single article snippet from November 2026. No additional background on the scandal's history, Lutnick's prior actions, or the full scope of the investigation is supplied. Uncertainty exists regarding the extent of Lutnick's involvement and the specific timeline of the spy allegations.
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