The United States has opposed Brazil's use of Huawei on security grounds, though Brazilian telecom companies have already built networks largely with Chinese components. "We do support Brazil's aspirations as a NATO global partneras a way to deepen security cooperation over time between Brazil and the NATO countries," Gonzalez said. Brazil "made no commitments to us" regarding Huawei, he said, adding that U.S. officials had urged both Brazil and Argentina to build native industries. The United States has opposed Brazil's use of Huawei on security grounds, though Brazilian telecom companies have already built networks largely with Chinese components. But with China being Brazil's largest trade partner, he has faced resistance from industry and within his own government.

Source: The Hindu August 10, 2021 05:13 UTC