That decision would still give Huawei access to the UK’s 5G network, to the displeasure of the United States, who in recent months has been lobbying for 5G ban in the UK amid security concerns.
In May, the US government added Huawei to its trade blacklist, amid concerns that its 5G equipment enables the Chinese government to spy on other nations. Huawei has rejected the allegations, saying it operates independently of the ruling party of China.
British media said the US delegation told British officials that using Huawei would be “madness”. Other countries however, already started launching the next-generation wireless networks.
https://www.neweurope.eu/article/uk-to-make-huawei-5g-decision-today-amid-intensifying-us-pressure/