Trump admin moves to block risky foreign technology from US power grid
Brief
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency this week over foreign-made technology in the U. S. power grid, giving the Energy Department broader authority to block equipment, software and services that officials determine could allow an adversary to disrupt or remotely access the electricity system.
The executive order prohibits the purchase, import or installation of certain foreign-produced equipment when the Energy Department determines that it is connected to a covered foreign entity and presents an unacceptable national security risk.
The department must determine which countries, vendors, products and transactions present enough risk to warrant restrictions within 120 days.