Trump Bans Foreign Grid Equipment | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

President Trump just signed an executive order banning foreign-made equipment from the U.S. electricity grid, calling it a national emergency due to looming cyber threats. The move targets both new and existing gear — including software — from specific countries, aiming to eliminate potential backdoors and vulnerabilities. The Energy Secretary is now tasked with reviewing current installations and enforcing stricter controls. This is part of a larger push to secure critical infrastructure and protect America’s power supply from foreign interference — a bold step that could reshape how the…