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Trump administration declares emergency to shield US power grid
Original: Trump admin moves to block risky foreign technology from US power grid Trump administration issues national emergency or
The Trump administration has issued a national emergency order aimed at blocking risky foreign technology from the US power grid. The order gives the Energy Department new authority to restrict purchases of foreign electrical equipment deemed a national security threat. The move is being discussed in cybersecurity circles as a significant escalation in protecting critical infrastructure from foreign influence.
Why now: A new national emergency order granting the Energy Department power over grid equipment purchases is a major cybersecurity and infrastructure policy shift.
Donald TrumpUS Department of EnergyUnited States
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- Trump admin moves to block risky foreign technology from US power grid Trump administration issues national emergency order to block risky foreign technology from U.S. power grid. The Energy Department gains authority to restrict purchases of foreign equipment deemed security… · hypedupcat@infosec.exchange · 2
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