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Aug 2025

19m 55s

The Nvidia CEO’s Quest to Sell Chips in ...

The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

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After months of quiet behind the scenes’ lobbying in both Washington and Beijing, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has secured a deal to protect tens of billions of dollars in future sales from the heated U.S.-China trade rivalry. WSJ’s Lingling Wei profiles the CEO’s transformation from co-founder to corporate lobbyist. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening:- How ... Show More

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