Trump floats ZTE compromise but faces opposition in Congress

US works toward ending ban in favor of $1.3bn fine and management changes

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A woman enters a service center of ZTE in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China.

KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asian Review chief desk editor

NEW YORK -- U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday levying a substantial new fine against Chinese smartphone maker ZTE -- as high as $1.3 billion -- and forcing management changes at the company in exchange for lifting American sanctions, as part of a broad trade deal with China.

But such a deal faces opposition from Congress, where a bipartisan group of senators joined hands on Tuesday asking the administration not to compromise on export control and sanctions.

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