The FCC is actively investigating whether certain blacklisted Chinese manufacturers, particularly Huawei, are continuing to operate in the U.S. market, possibly by misinterpreting or ignoring imposed restrictions. This follows the designation of these businesses as posing an 'unacceptable risk' to national security under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019. The FCC has issued formal inquiries and subpoenas to uncover any potential attempts by these entities to evade bans, focusing on ensuring compliance and addressing known threats to U.S. interests from state-backed adversaries.
The FCC is investigating if blacklisted Chinese manufacturers, including Huawei, are circumventing business restrictions in the US, posing potential national security risks.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated that they suspect certain entities are trying to bypass prohibitions and continue operations in the US, potentially endangering national security.
The agency aims to identify activities of listed entities and durably close loopholes that allow foreign adversaries to operate without compliance.
Formal inquiries and subpoenas have been issued to understand the extent of such operations and ensure national security is not compromised.
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