US Extends Huawei Trade Reprieve While Blacklisting 46 More Affiliates
The US Commerce Department grants Huawei an additional 90 days to purchase American supplies and service existing customers. However, the government simultaneously adds 46 more Huawei affiliates to its economic blacklist.
The US government grants Huawei another 90-day temporary license to buy from American suppliers. This extension allows the Chinese tech giant to continue servicing existing customers and providing software updates for current Huawei handsets through November 19th. US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross states that this reprieve helps minimize disruptions for US customers, many of whom rely on Huawei equipment in rural areas.
Despite this temporary extension, the US Commerce Department simultaneously adds 46 additional Huawei affiliates to its economic blacklist. This expansion brings the total number of restricted Huawei entities to over 100. A Huawei spokesperson responds by reiterating that the company faces unjust treatment and strongly opposes the decision to blacklist these additional branches.
This development represents the latest twist in the ongoing trade conflict between Huawei and the US government. While President Trump previously suggests lifting some restrictions, the immediate future remains uncertain for the company. Until the new November deadline arrives, current Huawei users in the US are still able to maintain and use their existing devices.