House Democrats ask Commerce to halt advanced AI chip exports to China over reported intelligence ties to Nvidia's CEO

Nov 10, 2026
Reps. Meeks, Amo and Kamlager-Dove asked Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick what the department knew about reported links between Jensen Huang and potential Chinese intelligence operatives.

Three Democratic leaders on the US House Foreign Affairs Committee called on 10 November for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to halt advanced AI chip exports to China. Representatives Gregory Meeks, Gabe Amo and Sydney Kamlager-Dove also asked the U.S. Department of Commerce to explain its handling of export approvals.

Their letter asks what Commerce knew about reports alleging possible connections between NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and potential Chinese intelligence operatives, which follow the Nvidia board's independent investigation into Huang. It also asks when senior officials received relevant information and why the department continued permitting exports.

"National security must come before corporate sales targets," the lawmakers wrote, adding that the chips power capabilities that will shape AI, military modernization and economic competition. Meeks and Amo previously challenged the administration in January 2026 over its decision to loosen controls on advanced AI chip sales to China.

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