The US wants Huawei to show all its dealings with sanctioned nations, but is not accusing the company of any wrongdoing, the New York Times reported, according to a subpoena sent to Huawei and viewed by the NYT. The document is an administrative subpoena, meaning it does not indicate a criminal investigation.
The Commerce Department has subpoenaed the company, asking it to submit all information on its export and re-export of technological goods to Iran, North Korea and other sanctioned nations over the last five year. It also seeks evidence of shipments to the countries indirectly through front or shell companies. The subpoena directed company officials to testify last month in Irving, Texas, or to provide information before then; it was not clear whether the meeting took place.
In a statement, Huawei said it was committed to complying with laws and regulations where it operated. The US has long prohibited sales of goods containing more than certain percentages of US technologies to sanctioned countries such as Iran, North Korea, Syria, Sudan and Cuba.
