Lutnick Criticized Over Nvidia Export Controls

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Lutnick Criticized Over Nvidia Export Controls

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces criticism for his ties to Chinese companies and friendship with former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

Prior to his nomination, Lutnick chaired Cantor Fitzgerald, which held about $1.2 billion in Nvidia stock.

As secretary, he oversees export controls, including the Entity List that restricts access to U.S. technology.

In 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security investigated Nvidia’s sales to Megaspeed International, a Singapore‑based firm suspected of diverting chips to China.

The probe was transferred to the Department of Justice, which declined to comment.

Lutnick has not added a company to the Entity List since October 2025, prompting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to confront him over the omission.

Published 2026-11-13 02:49:58 UTC · Published by JQJO

Published by JQJO Editorial Desk · AI assisted

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Timeline

On January 1 2024 Bureau of Industry and Security investigates Nvidia chip sales.
On January 1 2025 Lutnick becomes United States Secretary of Commerce.
On November 1 2025 Treasury Secretary confronts Lutnick over Megaspeed omission.

Why it matters

Immediate US impact: Potential export control lapses raise national security concerns Possible long-term US impact: Could prompt stricter oversight of AI chip exports Most affected groups: U.S. technology firms and foreign competitors Reader priority: High due to national security implications

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