https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china-zte/trumps-pledge-to-help-chinas-zte-spurs-backlash-in-washington-idUSKCN1IF201

President Donald Trump's pledge to help a Chinese telecommunication company that broke U.S. sanctions law sparked a backlash from lawmakers who said the move could weaken the U.S. hand in upcoming trade talks with Beijing.