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White House discussing Howard Lutnick's future as Commerce secretary, people familiar say
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Fusion42 · 12 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The White House is debating the future of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick amid a spy scandal tied to Nvidia's former CEO Jensen Huang and criticism over US export controls on AI chips to China. Lawmakers demand explanations about export approvals and the lack of new Chinese trade blacklist entries since October 2025.
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You face a deepening political risk around US chip exports to China as scrutiny of export approvals and blacklist enforcement tightens. The window to adapt your China market strategy or pivot supply chains is now open with increased political pressures and regulation debates.
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