Internal divisions have emerged within the White House over the pace of U.S. actions targeting China’s semiconductor industry, as the Commerce Secretary has delayed implementing key measures.

Media: Rift Emerges Within White House as Commerce Secretary Delays Trump’s Crackdown on Chinese Chip Transfers

According to senior U.S. government sources cited by Axios on Wednesday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has delayed President Trump’s enforcement action targeting companies suspected of transferring Nvidia chips to Chinese entities.

The report states that Trump approved the third enforcement action this year against firms suspected of such transfers last Thursday, adding that the Republican president consulted with billionaire Elon Musk before granting authorization.

The article notes that Lutnick, who oversees implementation, has repeatedly obstructed the process.

On Thursday, Lutnick met with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trade Representative Jamison Greer, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the White House Situation Room.

During the meeting, Bessent directly confronted Lutnick over resistance from his department to implementing export controls. While publicly agreeing, Lutnick stated he needed to verify the matter with Trump.

Recently, multiple U.S. lawmakers have expressed support for a tougher stance by the Trump administration on semiconductor exports to China and have urged Congress to pass legislation tightening restrictions. The renewed focus follows recent media coverage involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

Source: sputniknews

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