Trump offers including Huawei in trade deal between the US and China

US President Donald Trump has said Huawei could be part of a trade deal between the US and China, despite branding the telecoms firm “very dangerous”.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump has said it is “possible” that the company could be part of any trade agreement with Beijing.

“If we made a deal, I could imagine Huawei being possibly included in some form or some part of it,” he said.

The US-China trade war has escalated in recent weeks with tariff hikes and threats of more action.

Washington has also targeted Huawei by putting the firm on a trade blacklist.

The US argues Huawei poses a national security risk, while Beijing accuses the US of “bullying” the company.

Last week, the Trump administration added Huawei – the world’s second largest smartphone maker – to its “entity list”, which bans the company from acquiring technology from US firms without government approval.

The US trade ban on Huawei has already had a ripple effect on the global tech industry, with several companies stepping back from the company.

 

Via Politico

 

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