White House Weighs Lutnick Ouster

White House officials are discussing the potential ouster of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick amid mounting criticism over Nvidia export controls and trade blacklists. Lawmakers are pressing for answers following the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

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US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick attends an event at Sparrows Point Shipyard, in Baltimore County, Maryland, US, October 6, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee

Senior United States White House officials are discussing whether Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick should step down amid export controversies involving NVIDIA CORP chips, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. Lawmakers have criticized the administration for refusing to add dozens of companies in China to a key trade blacklist. The potential ouster highlights escalating political fallout over semiconductor export controls and advanced technology access.