The Pentagon's push for an exemption from a law that bars it from contracting with companies that use Huawei equipment triggers a conflict with Congress, as finding alternatives to Huawei-supplied components is deemed almost impossible for the military.
The Defense Department argues that complying with the restriction could disrupt its procurement of crucial supplies due to Huawei's significant role in global telecommunications, stating that Huawei is deeply embedded in many countries' systems.
"The original legislation had very good intentions behind it, but the execution and understanding of the implications of what it would mean, I personally think that wasn't really thought through," said Brennan Grignon, a former Defense Department official, highlighting challenges in implementing laws targeting Huawei.
Despite the Defense Department's efforts, the House and Senate committees overseeing the legislation have rejected including a waiver in the National Defense Authorization Act, reflecting a rising aversion towards China and frustrations over Huawei's flourishing profits amidst the restrictions.
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