Trump raises prospect of dropping Huawei charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the possibility of dropping criminal charges against Huawei would be discussed with U.S. attorneys and with Attorney General Bill Barr in coming weeks.
The Justice Department last month unsealed charges against the Chinese company, its chief financial officer – who had been arrested in Canada – and several of its subsidiaries, alleging not only violation of trade sanctions but also the theft of trade secrets.
Trump is trying to work out a trade deal with China and was asked about Huawei before an Oval Office meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He. He says a decision is pending, but "right now, it's not something being discussed."
Huawei, the biggest global maker of switching gear for phone and internet companies, denies accusations that it facilitates Chinese spying.