Germany’s economy minister has defended the government’s decision to snub calls from the United States to ban Huawei from its 5G networks over espionage concerns – with a jab at Washington’s own espionage efforts, APA reports citing Sputnik.
“At that time in the NSA affair, we have imposed no boycott either,” Peter Altmaier said in a televised interview on Sunday.
“The US also demands from its companies that they pass on certain info that is needed to fight terrorism,” he added.
The German government announced last month, defying concerns and threats from the United States, that it would allow Huawei to take part in the national 5G build-out as long as the company complies with security guidelines.
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