Trump signs order banning some foreign equipment from US energy grid

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring a national emergency and banning the use of certain foreign equipment in the U.S. electricity grid. The White House cited an "unusual and extraordinary foreign threat" posed by foreign-made bulk-power systems, which could present national security vulnerabilities. This move comes as part of Washington's approach to addressing technology threats posed by China, with similar actions taken by the European Commission earlier this year to ban Chinese-made inverters from publicly funded energy projects.

The order specifically targets certain foreign-produced bulk-power system electric equipment, including associated critical software and digital capabilities that could pose cybersecurity or operational risks.

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