US Executive Order On Energy Grid Supply Chain Security

On August 26, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to ban or restrict the acquisition and installation of high-risk foreign-produced equipment in the U.S. electric grid. It cites hidden cybersecurity vulnerabilities, malware and remote-access risks that foreign adversaries could exploit to disrupt critical infrastructure. The order affects equipment, hardware, software and firmware used in generation, transmission or control facilities operating at 69 ki