Here’s what you need to know about US restrictions on Huawei and the ‘Entity List’

1. What is the US Entity List and why is Huawei on it?

The US Entity List, published by the US Department of Commerce, contains a list of certain foreign persons – which includes businesses, research institutions, governments and individuals – that are subject to licence requirements for the export, re-export and transfer of certain items to the country. Essentially, the list represents a list of companies that the US believes poses a national threat.