After Jensen Huang is Howard Lutnick the prime target of national security inquiry?

Key Points:

• Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned amid revelations of affairs linked to a suspected Chinese spy, raising national security concerns over alleged chip diversion to China through Nvidia customer Megaspeed.
• The U.S. Commerce Department, led by Secretary Howard Lutnick, faced criticism for blocking export controls and failing to blacklist Megaspeed despite pressure from multiple agencies and bipartisan congressional leaders.
• A classified memo revealed China’s intelligence recruitment of Alice Huang to gather information on Nvidia and influence chip access policies, with Lutnick reportedly receiving this memo but resisting crackdowns.
• Lutnick faces intense scrutiny from both administration colleagues and GOP lawmakers for his handling of export controls, conflicts of interest involving business ties, and alleged resistance to enforcement actions against China.
• Defenders argue Lutnick acted under Trump’s trade strategy with China, but critics highlight U.S. mineral independence and contrasting cabinet stances, questioning Lutnick’s priorities amid calls for accountability and transparency.