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Donald Trump says China's ZTE to pay $1.3 billion fine to re-open

A deal on ZTE has broad implications beyond the woes of the company

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US President Donald Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House

Erik Wasson & Jenny Leonard | Bloomberg
President Donald Trump said the US would allow Chinese telecommunications-equipment maker ZTE Corp. to remain in business after paying a $1.3 billion fine, changing its management and board and providing “high-level security guarantees.”

In a tweet Friday evening, Trump confirmed a deal that his administration had outlined for members of Congress, according to two people familiar with the matter. Lawmakers in both parties have expressed concern over his decision to soften an earlier U.S. action against ZTE over what his commerce secretary called “egregious” violations of sanctions on Iran and North Korea.

Trump took a jab at Democrats in his tweet, saying

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