White House weighs firing Commerce Secretary Lutnick after Nvidia scandal

White House officials are discussing the possible dismissal of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, according to Reuters, citing sources. The discussions have intensified following a spy scandal involving former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Lawmakers from both parties criticize Lutnick for inadequate oversight of U.S. technology exports to China. They demand explanations for why his department failed to close export control loopholes and has not updated the U.S. trade blacklist since October 2025. The blacklist was proposed to include Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, memory chip maker CXMT, and over 100 other Chinese companies. Axios reported Lutnick delayed Trump's actions against firms suspected of reselling Nvidia chips to China.