Trump Held Off Punishing Huawei Until China Trade Talks Stalled
- President was concerned the move could disrupt trade deal
- Plans to target Huawei had been on the table for months
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The Trump administration held off on blacklisting Huawei Technologies Co. out of concern the move could disrupt trade negotiations with China and only took action after the last round of talks hit an impasse, according to people familiar with the matter.