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Donald Trump & Howard Lutnick

55 shared events · Importance 9 · Last updated May 14, 2026

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Domestic
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as the President, is mentioned as Howard Lutnick's superior and has consistently denied knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, stating he ended their relationship years ago. The White House continues to support Howard Lutnick.
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, the current Commerce Secretary, appeared before the United States — United States House of Representatives to explain his contradictory statements regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Democrats accuse him of lying and evading questions, calling for his resignation, while Republicans defend his testimony.
May 06, 2026 · 21 articles
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International
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, the US President, invited Jensen Huang to join his China visit, aiming to 'open up' China for US businesses and potentially facilitate the sale of Nvidia's H200 chips.
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, US Commerce Secretary, previously stated that no H200 chips had been shipped to Chinese firms due to the Chinese central government's actions.
May 13, 2026 · 21 articles
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International
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as the U.S. President, is actively involved in the conflict with Iran, issuing threats, imposing blockades, and influencing domestic political actions like redistricting and investigations into perceived adversaries.
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, the Commerce Secretary, is appearing before a House committee to answer questions about his contact with Jeffrey Epstein, facing scrutiny over his credibility.
May 01, 2026 · 23 articles
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International
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as President of the United States, invited Jensen Huang to join his delegation to Beijing to discuss the chip sales. He also negotiated an arrangement for the U.S. to receive 25% of the revenue from the chip sales.
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, as Commerce Secretary, confirmed that the Chinese central government has not yet allowed firms to buy the chips, indicating China's focus on domestic industry.
May 14, 2026 · 21 articles
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International
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, the US President, is leading the delegation to China to strengthen economic ties, extend a trade truce, and secure business deals, particularly in aviation, agriculture, and energy.
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, the US Commerce Secretary, cited regulatory hurdles on the Chinese side for the lack of sales of Nvidia's H200 AI chips to China.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Donald Trump: Donald Trump is the President of the United States and is actively involved in negotiations with Iran, threatening military action if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. He also influences the United States — Republican Party (United States) through endorsements in primary elections.
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, the Commerce Secretary, is being investigated by a House committee for his past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, facing scrutiny over contradictory statements.
May 06, 2026 · 23 articles
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International
Donald Trump: Donald Trump announced the increase in tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%, accusing the bloc of not complying with a trade deal. His actions are driving renewed trade tensions and impacting global economic stability.
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary, met with European Union trade chief Maroš Šefčovič to discuss trade relations, indicating ongoing diplomatic efforts despite tensions.
May 01, 2026 · 106 articles
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International
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as President of the United States, is planning a summit with Xi Jinping to discuss trade issues, and his administration is involved in new tariff investigations and efforts to reduce supply chain dependence on China.
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, the Commerce Secretary, received a letter from steel industry groups urging against granting China investment access to the US automotive sector.
Apr 30, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary, was assailed by Bill Ackman for being 'indifferent to the stock market and the economy crashing' due to tariffs, though Ackman later apologized for the personal attack.
Apr 08, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary, confirmed that the tariffs are imminent and necessary to reset global trade, though he committed to them only for 'days and weeks'.
Apr 06, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary, was mentioned holding a chart during Donald Trump's tariff announcement.
Apr 02, 2025 · 23 articles
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Business
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, as Commerce Secretary, received Amazon (company)'s offer letter regarding the ByteDance — TikTok Shop acquisition.
Apr 02, 2025 · 9 articles
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Business
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary, clarified the administration's stance on tariffs, indicating that semiconductor tariffs would be implemented soon, which is relevant to the broader context of Nvidia's domestic manufacturing.
Apr 14, 2025 · 7 articles
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International
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary, defends the tariff policies, framing them as national security issues and alluding to future targeted tariffs.
Apr 13, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, U.S. Commerce Secretary, predicted that tariffs would force a manufacturing shift to the United States.
Apr 10, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, as Commerce Secretary, has discussed the potential for bringing iPhone manufacturing to the United States, emphasizing the role of advanced technology and AI.
May 15, 2025 · 10 articles
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International
May 28, 2025 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, as Commerce Secretary, is calling for a rate reduction by the United States — Federal Reserve.
Jun 17, 2025 · 7 articles
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International
Jun 26, 2025 · 8 articles
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International
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary, discussed Donald Trump's tariff plan for smaller countries, including those in Africa and the Caribbean.
Jul 15, 2025 · 7 articles
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International
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick is part of the United States trade team that has been negotiating draft agreements, which Donald Trump believes need to be improved.
Jul 13, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, the United States Commerce Secretary, confirmed the August 1 tariff kick-in date.
Jul 06, 2025 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, the United States Commerce Secretary, confirmed the deal and stated that the government would hold non-voting shares in Intel, indicating no intention to meddle in its business.
Aug 22, 2025 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, as Commerce Secretary, announced the new H-1B visa fee and explained the administration's rationale for the changes, stating that 'all big companies' are on board.
Sep 19, 2025 · 10 articles
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International
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary, previously met with Piyush Goyal in May for trade deliberations, indicating ongoing engagement between the two nations.
Sep 19, 2025 · 8 articles
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Regulatory
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, as Commerce Secretary, defended the Trump administration's H-1B visa policy, stating it aims to make hiring foreign workers uneconomical for companies and prioritize American workers.
Oct 07, 2025 · 11 articles
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Domestic
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, as Commerce Secretary, received a copy of the letter from business groups regarding the H-1B visa fee.
Oct 03, 2025 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, as the United States Commerce Secretary, is a key figure in advocating for and implementing significant changes to the H-1B visa program, including the introduction of a $100,000 fee and questioning the lottery system. His statements directly influence the future of the H-1B visa.
Sep 30, 2025 · 7 articles
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Regulatory
Oct 16, 2025 · 11 articles
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Regulatory
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary, was mentioned by Donald Trump in the Oval Office regarding the use of weight-loss medications.
Nov 06, 2025 · 6 articles
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