US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has said Huawei could be part of a trade deal between the US and China, despite branding the telecom firm “very dangerous”.

The US-China trade war has escalated in recent weeks with tariff hikes and threats of more action.

Washington has also targeted Huawei by putting the firm on a trade blacklist.

The US argues Huawei poses a national security risk, while Beijing accuses the US of “bullying” the company.

Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday that Huawei is something that is very dangerous.