The US has expanded sanctions against the Chinese company Huawei, according to the website of the country's State Department. US Department of Commerce adds 38 more individuals and entities associated with Huawei to the sanctions list. It also obliged foreign companies to obtain a license before using US-made equipment to manufacture chips for Huawei and supply to their company.. " In the spring of last year, the United States blacklisted Huawei and related companies because, according to the country's authorities, the company's activities threaten the national security of the United States.. A number of American chip manufacturers then decided to end cooperation with her..