Trump declares emergency over foreign equipment in U.S. power grid
The executive order blocks companies from buying, importing or installing certain foreign-made parts used in what the government calls the bulk-power system
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Headlines vary between emphasizing Trump's declaration of a national emergency for security and neutrally stating he 'moves to ban' foreign equipment.
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Different Spin. The left frames it as "Trump declares national emergency over 'extraordinary' threat in America's power grid". The right frames it as "President Trump Declares National Emergency to Protect U.S. Power Grid.".
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The executive order blocks companies from buying, importing or installing certain foreign-made parts used in what the government calls the bulk-power system
Last year, Reuters reported that rogue communication devices not listed in product documents had been found in some Chinese solar power inverters by US experts.
The move could benefit domestic electric equipment manufacturers and companies.
President Trump has declared a national emergency to protect America’s bulk-power system from foreign interference and ensure the integrity of critical infrastructure.
Trump's new executive order gives the Energy Department authority to restrict certain foreign-produced power grid equipment and potentially require existing equipment replacement.
The order bans some foreign equipment from being used in the U.S. power grid.
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Wednesday over foreign-made equipment that the White House warned could leave the nation’s power system vulnerable to sabotage and catas...