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Xiaomi avoids US ban but stays out of market

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

Xiaomi phones are not banned in the US, but the company chooses not to sell them there due to regulatory hurdles and lack of carrier partnerships. Despite offering competitive hardware, Xiaomi faces challenges like US-China trade tensions and patent risks. The company instead focuses on markets like India and Europe.

Meridian48 take
Xiaomi's US absence is less about legal bans and more about strategic risk avoidance, highlighting how geopolitical friction shapes tech market access.
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