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Bessent upset Lutnick didn't ban Nvidia chip exports to China-linked firm

Bessent upset Lutnick didn't ban Nvidia chip exports to China-linked firm

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Summary

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blamed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for allowing Megaspeed to bypass U.S. restrictions and route Nvidia chips to China. Megaspeed denies wrongdoing, and China denies allegations that its former leader, Alice Huang, was a spy.

Key Facts

  • Bessent blamed Lutnick for allowing Megaspeed to circumvent U.S. restrictions.
  • The allegations say Megaspeed funneled Nvidia chips to China.
  • Alice Huang, described as an alleged Chinese spy, once led Megaspeed.
  • Megaspeed denies wrongdoing.
  • China denies the spying allegations.
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