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McClatchy Washington Bureau
McClatchy Washington Bureau
National
Tim Johnson

Trump throws lifeline to Chinese electronics firm in hopes of trade deal

WASHINGTON _ As President Donald Trump and his own intelligence team butt heads over the fate of a troubled Chinese electronics company, questions swirl over why Trump is so focused on a company half a world away.

Industry experts say that in the complex world of modern electronics, the fate of ZTE Corp. could directly or indirectly affect scores of U.S. companies and thousands of American jobs.

Both Democratic and Republican legislators have rained criticism on Trump for saying he was seeking to save Chinese jobs and rescue a company that they believe is a potential national security threat.

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