Pentagon seeks waiver for contracting with Huawei due to Section 889 obligations under 2019 NDAA.
Pentagon faces a dilemma in avoiding business with Huawei, the world's largest telecom provider, despite a 2019 US law prohibiting contracting with entities using Huawei equipment. The Defense Department seeks a formal waiver for its Section 889 obligations under the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, arguing that finding alternatives would be impossible. If unresolved, this situation could jeopardize national security and provoke a showdown between the Pentagon and Congress.
July 03, 2024
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