Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) gives remarks at the Center for American Progress Ideas Conference at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon

02 Jun 2026 03:43AM

WASHINGTON, June 1 : Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling on the Trump administration to close a "loophole" that has potentially allowed advanced American AI chips to be sent to overseas units of Chinese firms, according to a statement seen by Reuters. Warren, who serves as ranking member on the Senate Banking Committee, also urged Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify on the issue.The Commerce Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Source: Reuters