Lawmakers are trying to use the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to take a hard-line stance against Chinese technology in U.S. markets.
On Thursday, several lawmakers attempted to insert amendments into the fiscal 2018 NDAA aimed at keeping products from Chinese tech giants like ZTE and Huawei out of the U.S. over national security concerns.
The moves come after President Trump surprised observers earlier this week by tweeting he would work help get ZTE “back into business, fast” after the company shuttered its operations due to U.S. penalties for allegedly evading sanctions.
