Commerce Secretary confirms US companies will maintain access to Nvidia AI chips
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said today the US will not block domestic firms from buying Nvidia AI chips. This move aims to meet vast industry demand.
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced during a hearing before the U.S. Senate today, Feb. 10, 2026, that the Trump administration will not hamper the ability of American companies to access advanced artificial intelligence chips designed by NVIDIA Corporation . Speaking on behalf of the U.S. Commerce Department, Lutnick clarified that the administration intends to support the needs of domestic firms seeking high-end hardware.
