Lutnick Stalled Trump Chip Crackdown

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reportedly stalled President Donald Trump and cabinet officials on a crackdown targeting companies diverting Nvidia chips to China.

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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaks from behind bulletproof glass while standing alongside US President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Pitt-Greenville Airport in Greenville, North Carolina, US, October 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Drake

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stalled a presidential push by United States President Donald Trump to crack down on companies diverting NVIDIA CORP chips to China last Wednesday morning, per Axios. The delay comes as cabinet officials clash over export controls on advanced semiconductors. Investors face mounting regulatory uncertainty as enforcement actions stall.