Key facts
- The FCC will vote on July 22 on a measure to bar sales of devices with components from blacklisted companies.
- The measure aims to close a loophole and protect national security.
- The FCC maintains a list of firms, including Huawei, whose equipment is barred for sale in the U.S.
- No current regulations prohibit the sale of electronics containing chips designed by Huawei's unit Hi-Silicon.
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced plans to vote on a new measure that would prohibit the sale of electronic devices in the United States if they contain components from companies on the agency's blacklist. This list includes Chinese telecoms giant Huawei, and the move aims to address national security concerns.