In a significant move, the Biden administration has reportedly revoked export licenses for Qualcomm and Intel to supply Huawei with processors. The decision comes amidst increasing pressure from Republican lawmakers who have called for further action against the Chinese telecom firm due to allegations of cyber espionage. Huawei is already under strict sanctions from Washington, but these new developments could significantly impact the company's ability to produce advanced chips for their laptops and mobile phones. According to reports, Huawei and Semiconductor Manufacturing International rely on technology from U.S. semiconductor equipment firms Applied Materials and Lam Research to produce their 7 nanometer chip, a highly advanced piece of technology that has raised concerns in the U.S. This move by the Biden administration is likely to further strain relations between the U.S. and China, as Huawei continues to be a focal point in ongoing trade disputes and national security concerns. The Commerce Department did not comment on the specific licenses that have been revoked, but confirmed that certain export licenses for U.S. technology sales to Huawei have been withdrawn. As tensions continue to rise between the two global powers, it remains to be seen how this decision will impact future trade relations and the tech industry as a whole.
