The Pentagon is poised to reverse its opposition to a proposal that would further crack down on U.S. exports to blacklisted Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei
Cabinet-level officials, including Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are expected to meet on Feb. 28 to discuss the rule and how to proceed with other export-control issues related to China.
The Defense Department's undersecretary for policy, John Rood, has overruled those concerns, the people said.U.S. semiconductor companies found other ways around the blacklisting, including supplying Huawei through subsidiaries or partners in foreign countries. “While many companies believe their U.S. content is far below 25 percent, 10 percent is a different animal,” said a person close to the issue.
Huawei was placed on Commerce’s entity list last year prohibiting U.S. companies from supplying the Chinese telecom manufacturer with semiconductors and other components. Some companies have been granted temporary exemptions to continue a limited amount of business.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
US accuses Huawei of spying through 'backdoors' built for law enforcement - Business InsiderThe US says Huawei has been spying through 'backdoors' designed for law enforcement — which is what the US has been pressuring tech companies to do for years
Read more »
WSJ News Exclusive | U.S. Officials Say Huawei Can Covertly Access Telecom NetworksHuawei can covertly access mobile networks through back doors meant for law enforcement, the U.S. has told allies in a bid to show the Chinese firm poses a security threat.
Read more »
What's happened to Warren, Biden? Dismal showings and questions about the future.Biden's and Sen. Warren's poor finishes in New Hampshire raise daunting questions about the future of their campaigns after both former front-runners were denied podium positions by a late-surging Amy Klobuchar.
Read more »
WSJ News Exclusive | U.S. Officials Say Huawei Can Covertly Access Telecom NetworksHuawei can covertly access mobile networks through back doors meant for law enforcement, the U.S. has told allies in a bid to show the Chinese firm poses a security threat.
Read more »
India's economic growth set to bounce back as slump bottoms out: govt adviserIndian economic growth is poised to bounce back after slipping to a more than si...
Read more »