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Trump Declares National Emergency on Grid Equipment

Updated 2026-08-27 15:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

President Trump has declared a national emergency to block foreign equipment from the U.S. electric grid, citing national security concerns. The move is part of an executive order aimed at protecting domestic supply chains.

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The Hill
President Trump has declared a national emergency seeking to block some foreign equipment from being used in the U.S. electric grid. Trump, in a Wednesday executive order, said foreign supply of electric equipment “constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat” to national security. He therefore i
2026-08-27 14:39 UTC
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