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White House weighs Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's future amid Nvidia scandal

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White House officials are reportedly discussing the potential removal of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick due to a spy scandal involving Nvidia's former CEO, Jensen Huang. Lutnick has faced criticism from lawmakers regarding the administration's stance on blacklisting Chinese companies and its oversight of Nvidia's exports to China. The discussions are ongoing as the scandal unfolds. AI

IMPACT Potential shifts in US trade policy regarding Chinese companies and oversight of AI-related exports could impact the industry.

RANK_REASON The article discusses internal White House deliberations and political criticism surrounding a cabinet secretary, rather than a direct policy announcement or AI-specific event.

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White House weighs Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's future amid Nvidia scandal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    White House discussing Howard Lutnick’s future as commerce secretary, sources say

    Senior White House officials are discussing whether Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick should be pushed out amid a spy scandal surrounding Nvidia’s now-former CEO Jensen Huang, two people familiar with the situation said on Thursday. A growing number of lawmakers criticised Lutnic…

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