Huawei appears to be prepared for a long trade battle despite the US government's promises of easing some restrictions, APA reports citing Wall Street Journal.
Huawei is prepping "extensive" layoffs at its Futurewei research offices in the US, with "hundreds" of people out of 850 expected to lose their jobs. Some of its China-born staff will reportedly have the option of staying with the company if they return to their homeland.
The move would be prompted by complications surrounding Huawei's presence on the Commerce Department's Entities List, which bars US companies from doing business with a given firm unless there's explicit approval. Futurewei staff has been restricted when communicating with Huawei's Chinese offices, according to the tipsters, since their work might be considered US technology despite the corporate connection. Futurewei was trying to separate its operations from Huawei proper as a result of the US blacklisting.
Huawei has declined to comment. If accurate, though, the job cuts could significantly hamper the tech giant's research efforts -- at least until it boosts R&D outside the US. It also underscores the toll the de facto ban is having on the company's business. Between this and talk of reduced phone production, Huawei may face tough times until and unless American officials give it a break.
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