US adds new sanction on Chinese tech giant Huawei
Associated PressBOSTON — The U.S. government has imposed new restrictions on Chinese tech giant Huawei’s ability to use American technology, stepping up a conflict with Beijing over industry development and security. “We never intended that loophole to be there.” Huawei Technologies Ltd., China’s first global tech brand and a maker of network equipment and smartphones, is at the center of U.S.-Chinese conflict over Beijing’s technology ambitions. Last year, the Trump administration barred U.S. firms from using Huawei technology or providing technology to the Chinese firm without government approval, deeming it a national security risk. The Commerce Department said Friday the new restrictions would “narrowly and strategically” target Huawei’s acquisition of semiconductors that it designs built in overseas foundries that use U.S. software and technology.