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

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Firstpost•03-01-2026, 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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