{
  "id": 19677026,
  "title": "Trump sticks by Commerce Secretary Lutnick despite Nvidia inaction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/trump-sticks-by-commerce-secretary-lutnick-despite-nvidia-inaction",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-12T16:03:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Axios",
    "slug": "axios",
    "url": "https://www.axios.com/2026/11/12/trump-lutnick-nvidia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The White House maintains support for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, despite administration concerns over his response to alleged chip smuggling to China. The issue gained prominence following reports that former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had a relationship with a suspected Chinese spy. Lawmakers are demanding answers about the administration's reaction to this intelligence, with Lutnick, who oversees export control policy, squarely under their scrutiny. President Trump remains fully confident in Lutnick's ability to carry out his role, which has been hailed as the most transformative in modern history. Lutnick was reportedly given intelligence about Huang's relationship with the alleged spy and did not take export control action, despite pressure from the administration and the president. This has sparked criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, with some calling for a congressional investigation. Meanwhile, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned in light of reports of a second affair with a direct report, adding further pressure on him and the company to account for potential violations of national security laws.",
  "summary": "The White House is standing by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick despite a view within the administration that Lutnick delayed action to address concerns over chip smuggling to China. Why it matters: Congress smells blood in the water following bombshell reports that U.S. national security may have been jeopardized by former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with a suspected Chinese spy.…",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}