Raimondo Calls for Expanded Enforcement Powers Over China Tech Deals Amid Huawei Chip Breakthrough

Raimondo says reports of Huawei's chip breakthrough are "incredibly disturbing" and show need for more enforcement tools

Points to stalled legislative proposal to expand Commerce Dept authority over tech deals posing security risks

Declined to comment on probe into new Huawei phone with advanced 7nm chip, recently imposed large fine on company

Hearing marked her 2nd appearance before lawmakers since August China trip to improve relations

Faces pressure from Republicans to tighten controls, while admin tries to pave way for potential Biden-Xi meeting