We know the US spies and so does China - this is not news.

We do not have evidence the NSA is doing industrial espionage.

Moreover, this is Huawei, not technically 'the state' and it's about the fact they are related to the state - and - they've had incredible access as part of their normal operations which is questionable.

China is the most aggressive and active state sponsor of hacking and they 100% do it for purposes of industrial espionage.

Literally 'leaving the door open' to every phone in a nation to a state-backed entity seems unthinkable in 2021.

It's probably going to be best if everyone uses local carrier gear and consulting entities for this kind of work the advantage of 'totally free trade' doesn't seem to be more than what would be lost otherwise.