Bessent blames Lutnick's Commerce Department for not restricting Nvidia chips to China
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Critics say Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, and his department have shielded Nvidia as concerns have grown over A.I. The White House is standing by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick despite a view within the administration that Lutnick delayed action to address concerns over chip smuggling to China. Covered by 27 outlets: 8 lean left, 13 are centre, 6 lean right.
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