Moreover, Pres. Trump explained that ZTE is a very large phone company that buys significant volume of parts for its phones from American companies. That is the reason he is looking into its situation because its closure is also hurting American companies. He reiterated the fact that his administration closed the Chinese company.
“As a favor to the President [Xi], I am absolutely taking a look at it,” said Pres. Trump.
On Sunday, he tweeted that he is working with Pres. Xi to help ZTE “get back into business.” He instructed the Commerce Department to get it done.” GOP Sen. Marco Rubio criticized Pres. Trump’s decision citing the reason that the problem with the Chinese company is national security and espionage.
On Thursday, the House Appropriations Committee re-affirmed the sanctions against ZTE. The committee’s action sent a strong message to Pres. Trump that his intention to help the Chinese company restart its business in the U.S. is unacceptable.
