Trump issues executive order to protect US networks amid China spying concerns

Published May 15, 2019 9:08pm ET



President Trump on Wednesday declared a national emergency, signing an executive order that bans U.S. companies from using foreign telecom services that could pose a national security threat.

The move effectively bans companies from using Huawei, China’s largest telecom company.

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