Huawei Suppliers to Face Further US Limits Under Defense Bill

US lawmakers are moving to prohibit the Pentagon from doing business with companies that sell computer chips and services to Huawei Technologies Co. under defense legislation that could put further pressure on suppliers to the Chinese tech champion.

The bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act unveiled on Saturday contains language that would effectively bar Defense Department contractors from selling semiconductors, chip-making equipment or tools for designing semiconductors to Huawei or its affiliates.

The provision is likely to become law given its inclusion in the bill, which is considered “must-pass” before Congress adjourns for the year, though an unrelated provision on transgender ...