"The FCC says routers made in countries like China 'threaten national security.' This change follows a determination by a White House-convened Executive Branch interagency body that determined internet routers made outside the US 'pose unacceptable risks' to the country's 'safety' and the 'security' of US citizens."
"This move is a direct reaction to President Trump's 2025 national security strategy, which states the United States must 'never be dependent on any outside power for core components-from raw materials to parts to finished products-necessary to the nation's defense or economy.'"
The FCC has enacted a ban on importing new foreign-made consumer routers, citing national security threats from countries like China. This update to the Covered List follows a determination by an Executive Branch interagency body. Existing routers already approved for sale in the U.S. are not affected by this ban. The move aligns with President Trump's national security strategy, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to avoid dependency on foreign technology for defense and economic stability. Companies may challenge this decision legally.
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