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Lutnick stalled Trump crackdown on diversion of Nvidia chips to China: report
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Fusion42 · 12 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has reportedly stalled President Trump's efforts to crack down on companies suspected of diverting Nvidia chips to China, despite multiple attempts this year to enforce export controls. A high-level meeting highlighted internal resistance within the Commerce Department to implementing these measures.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 2 sources have reported it.
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You face increased unpredictability in US export enforcement as internal resistance delays chip export controls. This opens a narrow but urgent window to engage or adapt your supply chain exposed to US-China trade restrictions.
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2 sources · 12 Nov 2026
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