On March 6th, Huawei announced it was suing the United States government over policies banning federal agencies from purchasing the company’s equipment. Huawei’s lawsuit is the latest escalation in its continuing standoff with the White House, which has embarked on a global campaign to prevent Chinese equipment manufacturers from taking part in the building of 5G network infrastructure. Last February, Vice President Pence cautioned Western allies against having any dealings with Huawei, and stated: “We cannot ensure the defense of the West if our allies grow dependent on the East.” Australia and New Zealand have implemented measures to restrict the use of Huawei equipment, while the UK, Germany and Canada are considering restrictions. Is the United States justified in advocating for robust measures to counter Chinese involvement in Western 5G networks? Or are Chinese telecommunications manufacturers the casualties of a larger trade war between Washington and Beijing? Join us for a discussion of these and other important issues related to supply chain security in the 5G era.
Featuring:
Michael H Ryan, Principal, MHRyan Law
Dileep Srihari, Senior Policy Counsel, Telecommunications Industry Association
Moderator: Paul Beaudry, Director of Broadband Policy and Regulatory Affairs, TELUS Communications Inc.

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