US stance on Huawei wavers as hawks push for crackdown

Trump softens rhetoric on China with eye on limiting economic risks

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President Donald Trump, preparing to board Air Force One on Feb. 18, told reporters he has been "very tough on Huawei." © Reuters

TAISEI HOYAMA, Nikkei staff writer

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump looks to strike a delicate balance on blacklisted Chinese company Huawei Technologies as hard-liners seek further restrictions on the telecom giant and moderates move to protect U.S. business interests.

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