Nvidia affair sparks national security dispute in the US

13.11.2026 08:01 HotInfo

Jensen Huang, who stepped down as Nvidia's chief executive, is set to testify before Congress alongside US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The investigation will focus on the affair surrounding the technology company and the possible risks to US national security. The Guardian ↗

The case has raised concerns among both Democrats and Republicans, particularly regarding trade with China and chip exports. Nvidia is among the most significant companies in the field of artificial intelligence, which is why Huang's departure attracted considerable attention in the technology sector. Spiegel.de ↗

Lutnick faces questions over the role of the Department of Commerce, which assesses companies for national security risks. Huang and Lutnick are to answer to senators and members of the House of Representatives. Congress wants to clarify what individual officials knew about the case and how they responded to it. Le Figaro ↗

Part of the affair also involves information about Huang's extramarital relationship with a person whom the media have described as an alleged Chinese spy. According to reports in the media, President Donald Trump was informed about the case twice. Trump is also said to have urged Huang not to resign and to continue defending his position. The president, however, claims he knew nothing about the affair. Tagesschau ↗

The upcoming hearings could determine the further political course of action toward Nvidia and whether the United States will tighten controls on chip exports to China. The Guardian ↗