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Firstpost03-01-2026, 09:07

Trump Blocks HieFo-Emcore Deal Citing China, National Security Risks

  • President Donald Trump blocked HieFo Corp's $3 million acquisition of New Jersey-based Emcore's aerospace and defense assets.
  • The decision cited national security risks and concerns that HieFo is controlled by a citizen of the People's Republic of China.
  • Trump's order mandates HieFo to divest all interests in Emcore Assets within 180 days.
  • The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States identified a national security risk during its investigation.
  • HieFo was co-founded by Genzao Zhang and Harry Moore, both former Emcore employees.

Why It Matters: Trump blocked HieFo's acquisition of Emcore assets due to national security and China concerns.

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