Trump signs order banning some foreign equipment from US energy grid, including some software
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Renewed bans on foreign grid equipment and software underscore that critical infrastructure is now a geopolitical surface, not just a procurement line item. Grid operators and vendors need a live map of origin, firmware, and update paths for every component—compliance and resilience now hinge on that inventory.
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