The proposed change comes after heavy lobbying by tech companies, which complained that the export ban was preventing them from shaping industry standards that help determine future sales.
, would allow U.S. companies to share non-sensitive technology with Huawei as part of group discussions at the standards bodies. Companies from around the world typically participate in the talks, which establish technical rules underpinning global technology.The Commerce Department’s proposed revision still must be endorsed by the State Department and Defense Department.
It is unclear when the Commerce Department will ask other agencies to review the proposal, according to people familiar with the matter.There are hundreds of standards-setting organizations that discuss and endorse specifications for all types of technology. Their work ensures that a USB stick made by one company fits into a USB port built by another or that any laptop can connect to WiFi anywhere in the world.
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