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Xiaomi phones rare in US despite no active ban, due to market strategy

Xiaomi, a global smartphone leader, has a minimal presence in the US market not due to current government bans, but because the company has not established a strong foothold on its own merits. While briefly blacklisted in early 2021 due to alleged ties to the Chinese military, this ban was lifted within months after a legal challenge. The ongoing technological rivalry between the US and China, coupled with the dominance of Apple and Samsung in the US, presents significant risks for Xiaomi's market entry. Consequently, the company has focused its efforts elsewhere, making its devices rare in the United States except through import. AI

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Xiaomi phones rare in US despite no active ban, due to market strategy

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Max Miller) ·

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