Trump Signs Order to Secure Power Grid From Foreign Equipment

President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on August 26, 2026, to secure the United States' bulk power system, signing an executive order that prohibits the purchase, importation, and installation of certain foreign-made electric grid equipment deemed to pose a national security risk. The order targets equipment and software from foreign entities that could contain vulnerabilities, such as digital backdoors, allowing for potential sabotage or unauthorized access to critical infrastructure.