In the News: New Huawei Restriction; China's Countermeasures; and Entry Ban Exemptions

May 18, 2020 | BY

Vincent Chow

U.S. targets Huawei's access to chips globally with new export rule; China readies retaliatory measures against U.S. businesses; exemptions to China entry ban granted for some foreign business executives

Huawei

U.S. tightens grip on global chip supply to Huawei

The United States is tightening its grip on Huawei's access to semiconductors globally. The Trump administration has further tightened export controls on the Chinese telecoms giant by subjecting its global chip suppliers to greater scrutiny. On May. 15, the U.S. Commerce Department announced a new rule that would bar any global chip supplier from selling to Huawei without U.S. approval if the chips are made using U.S. technology or equipment.

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