This is a critical change, recognizing Huawei’s influence on global 5G standards, as well as its extensive patents and spending on research and development. It also points out that the U.S. doesn’t want to create an immediate 5G rift, threatening the international compatibility that we all rely on when we travel once we re-travel. The president Trump insists that is down to ensure support for the sake of its interests — but it actually works out as a blacklist softening. Simply stated, this helps U.S. businesses to exchange technological details relevant to the implementation of 5G networks, helping Huawei to conform to emerging foreign requirements without violating sanctions.
