Nvidia scandal sparks Trump administration infighting over China chip policy

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The Nvidia scandal has triggered internal conflict within the Trump administration, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick facing mounting pressure over his handling of advanced chip exports to China. The resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has intensified scrutiny of his ties to the US government. Lutnick facilitated Huang's access to President Trump, including a $1 million dinner at Mar-a-Lago where Huang lobbied against chip restrictions. The Commerce Department declined to place Singapore-based Megaspeed International on the Entity List despite investigations into possible chip diversions to China, drawing criticism from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and lawmakers. Huang resigned November 12 following revelations about personal relationships, including with a former Megaspeed executive under investigation. Trump maintains confidence in Lutnick, though some advisors discuss his removal, as Congress prepares hearings ahead of Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping in Shenzhen.


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