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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick under fire over Nvidia spying scandal response
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is facing intense pressure and possible termination following reports of his inaction regarding a spying scandal involving former Nvidia chief Jensen Huang and an alleged Chinese spy. Lawmakers from both parties are demanding accountability and answers regarding national security concerns.
Jensen Huang resigned as the head of Nvidia after revelations surfaced regarding his relationship with Alice Huang, a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. Concurrently, US intelligence reports regarding the ties were circulated within the Trump administration, sparking scrutiny over the response. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is now facing severe criticism and potential firing for delays in placing Singapore-based Megaspeed—a firm linked to Alice Huang that has purchased billions in Nvidia chips—onto a national security trade blacklist. Both Lutnick and the ousted Nvidia chief are scheduled to testify before Congress as lawmakers push for thorough investigations into potential breaches of export controls and national security.
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