Trump order banning foreign grid components faces criticism over cost and feasibility

An executive order restricting foreign-origin grid equipment has drawn pushback from utilities and suppliers who say geography-based restrictions will raise costs and fail to address actual security vulnerabilities.

First covered Nov 4, 2026 · 8:41 AM PT · 1 article

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6d Utility Dive Trump ban on foreign grid components sparks industry concern over cost, practicality — Stakeholders applauded the order’s intent to secure the grid but said restrictions based on geography, rather than function and capability, miss the point and…

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