US bans imports of new foreign-made routers over national security and cybersecurity concerns
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Matt Ott
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Summary
The Trump administration has banned imports of new, foreign-made consumer-grade routers, citing supply chain vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks. The Federal Communications Commission added these routers to the U.S. "covered list," which catalogs communications equipment deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to national security or the safety of Americans. The restrictions apply only to new device models, and consumers may continue using previously purchased routers.
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The list is a catalog of communications equipment and services considered 'to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the U.S. or the safety and security of Americans,' the Federal Communications Commission said.
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