TP-Link tries to appease Trump admin with pledge to assemble routers in US

TP-Link, a networking equipment manufacturer, has announced its intention to assemble Wi-Fi routers in the United States, in an effort to secure approval from the Trump administration to sell its latest routers to American consumers. The exact timeline for the commencement of US-based assembly remains uncertain, with TP-Link expecting the process to begin as early as 2027.

The company's application to sell new routers in the US may be rejected by the Trump administration or remain pending for an extended period, potentially delaying US-based assembly until 2028. If US regulatory approval is granted, TP-Link anticipates initiating domestic assembly of its innovative Wi-Fi 8 home networking product line as early as next year.

To facilitate this process, TP-Link has entered into a Letter of Intent with US-based company Keytronic, which has committed to becoming a primary domestic manufacturing partner for TP-Link. Keytronic will support assembly of TP-Link's advanced networking portfolio at their facility in Corinth, Mississippi.