Trump Reissues Order Banning Foreign Equipment from US Energy Grid

What happened

• President Donald Trump has reissued a national emergency banning all foreign bulk-power systems from being imported, installed, or used in the US.
• The government will analyze existing systems to find hardware or software built by foreign entities so they can be isolated and replaced with domestic alternatives.

Why it matters for me

Bulk-power systems are critical infrastructure that handle electrical power across the country. This order is a response to fears that certain foreign actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in the US bulk-power system, posing risks to national security, economy, and safety.

What to remember

• The ban targets foreign bulk-power systems, including software, that pose a national security risk.
• The US Department of Energy has 120 days to set enforcement rules for this order.
• This action is likely aimed at China, which is a major player in the power transformer manufacturing business and supplies 85% of the solar supply chain production capacity.

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