Lutnick faces scrutiny over Nvidia ties as China chip controls slip

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces scrutiny over his close relationship with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and alleged inaction on chip export controls to China, with some Trump advisers discussing his dismissal following Huang's resignation. Lutnick cultivated Huang as a top administration ally, facilitating his access to Trump and supporting Nvidia's H20 chip sales to China. Officials accuse Lutnick of failing to blacklist Megaspeed, a company suspected of funneling chips to China, despite warnings from other agencies. Huang resigned after revelations of extramarital affairs, one involving a woman suspected of Chinese intelligence ties. Trump maintains confidence in Lutnick, while lawmakers demand answers about the Commerce Department's handling of export controls.