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Lutnick stalled Trump crackdown on diversion of Nvidia chips to China, Axios reports

Published

12 November 2026

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regulatory

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Semiconductors

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United States

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Fusion42 · 12 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick repeatedly stalled President Donald Trump's efforts to crack down on companies suspected of diverting Nvidia chips to China, despite pressure from other cabinet members and lawmakers demanding tougher export controls.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 2 sources have reported it between 12 Nov 2026 and 15 Nov 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your semiconductor exports to China face internal US government resistance slowing stricter controls. This delay opens a window to adjust supply chain strategies around Nvidia chip exports.

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2 sources · first reported 12 Nov 2026 · latest 15 Nov 2026

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