In the US, it was banned to supply ZTE chips Qualcomm and other components
It looks like The US government wants to ban the use of Huawei and ZTE products was not only Huawei , but and other Chinese companies. AND If the first was banned from selling their smartphones through American operators, then at case ZTE went to more extreme measures.
What happened
The US Department of Commerce prohibited ZTE from supplying any components of American manufacturers. And the ban will be in effect until 13 March 2025!
Why banned
Chinese electronics manufacturer is not The first time falls under US sanctions. AT Last year, ZTE was fined $ 890 million for supply in North Korea and Iran, in Bypassing trade embargoes, goods with use of components from USA. The company paid the money, but also promised to fire four top managers and punish employees who transactions with Iran.
But promises are not satisfied will, and yesterday, the US Department of Commerce said that ZTE is not conditions " world " , so in within the next 7 years not see the components of States.
What now
A now ZTE is not can get 25 - 30% of the components for their products, and at First of all, these are Qualcomm processors. Therefore, the output of the The new flagship ZTE will be called Axon 9 on the base of Snapdragon 845 platforms is now in question.
In addition, losses incurred and American suppliers. For example, Maynard before 30% of its income was received through transactions with ZTE.
Source: Commerce.gov