Is the die cast in tech Cold War?
Optimists expect Trump to let Huawei off the hook eventually after using the company as a bargaining chip to squeeze trade concessions from Beijing. It’s unlikely to play out that way, though
Many view the US action againstChina's Huawei as just another twist in President Donald Trump's broader trade war. That may be naive. It's also the world's best hope of avoiding a more damaging conflict.
Optimists expect Trump to let Huawei off the hook eventually after using the company as a bargaining chip to squeeze trade concessions fromBeijing, in the same way that he did with the smaller Chinese electronics maker ZTE last year.
