The House on Wednesday passed a $675 billion bill funding the Pentagon and blocking the military from any dealings with Chinese telecom companies ZTE and Huawei. The vote was 359-49.
The prohibition, sponsored by Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., is the latest move by Congress that could press President Trump to take a tougher stance against the companies as he negotiates with China. ZTE violated sanctions related to Iran and North Korea and both companies are widely considered a national security risk by lawmakers.
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