The US Commerce Department is reportedly expected to extend the "temporary general licence" given to Huawei for the next 90 days that permits the Chinese firm to buy supplies from U.S. companies so that it can service existing customers.
The licence, set to lapse on August 19, allowed Huawei to purchase supplies from US companies to service existing customers. US blacklisted Huawei earlier this year alleging its involvement in activities contrary to national security or foreign policy interests.
Department of Commerce initially allowed Huawei to purchase some American-made goods in May shortly after blacklisting the company in a move aimed at minimizing disruption for its customers, many of which operate networks in rural America, as reported by Reuters.
An extension will renew an agreement set to lapse on August 19, continuing the Chinese company’s ability to maintain existing telecommunications networks and provide software updates to Huawei handsets.
