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Sources: Howard Lutnick is expected to join Trump on Air Force One to China this week, after clashing with Scott Bessent and others over Nvidia chip curbs (Ashley Gold/Semafor)

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In short

Donald Trump will be joined by Howard Lutnick aboard Air Force One for a scheduled journey to China this week. The joint travel develops directly after Lutnick experienced clashes with Scott Bessent and additional individuals regarding export curbs on Nvidia chips. While policy disputes regarding the semiconductor company have surfaced ahead of the departure, specific details concerning the visit's official agenda remain undisclosed.

Key points

  • Key personnel are traveling together despite recent internal policy friction over semicon…: Key personnel are traveling together despite recent internal policy friction over semiconductor export curbs.
  • Debates surrounding Nvidia restrictions have created noticeable divisions between figures…: Debates surrounding Nvidia restrictions have created noticeable divisions between figures like Howard Lutnick and Scott Bessent.
  • The concrete itinerary and formal agenda for the upcoming delegation to China have not ye…: The concrete itinerary and formal agenda for the upcoming delegation to China have not yet been made public.

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