Senate proposal to delay Huawei ban faces stiff opposition from China hawks


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U.S. industry is urging lawmakers to delay a looming ban on the government contracting with companies that use certain Chinese products, but it's unclear whether a Congress keen on taking a hard line against China will consider the proposal. In the Senate, an amendment to the fiscal year 2021 defense authorization bill filed by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) this week would delay the statutory ban on federal contractors using products and services from Huawei, ZTE and other Chinese technology companies... Not a subscriber? Sign up for 30 days free access to exclusive, behind-the-scenes reporting on defense policy and procurement. Log...