U.S. Says It's Warning Allies on Spy Risk From Telecom Vendors
- Berlin embassy urges vigilance in latest slap at Huawei
- Trump administration sent team to Berlin to apply pressure
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The U.S. said it’ll push European allies such as Germany to shun telecom suppliers “subject to foreign government control,” as officials keep up a campaign against China’s Huawei Technologies Co.
Five days after the Trump administration sent officials to Berlin to step up pressure on Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government over Huawei, the U.S. Embassy said allies and partners are being urged to be vigilant in ensuring network security, including when carriers award equipment contracts.