A 2019 law prohibits U.S. government agencies from signing contracts with companies that use Huawei equipment Huawei has a one-third share of the global telecommunications equipment market. The Pentagon said that in practice it is impossible to avoid cooperation with it, so the Department of the U.S. Congress "showdown", seeking exemptions. Pentagon officials point out that such restrictions are affecting the Pentagon's ability to procure the medical supplies drugs, clothing and other types of logistical support services that U.S. troops rely on. They even warned that failure to address the issue could "jeopardize U.S. national security." Translated with DeepL.com (free version)