Critical Infrastructure Security Trump reissues ban on foreign bulk-power systems August 28, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Photo Credit: bjdlzx via Getty Images) Per Tech Radar, President Trump has again declared a national emergency, banning the import, installation, and use of foreign bulk-power systems within the United States. The order also mandates an analysis of existing systems to identify and replace foreign-made hardware and software with domestic alternatives. Bulk-power systems, which include power plants, transmission lines, and substations, are critical infrastructure for the nation's electrical grid. The executive order cites "certain foreign actors" creating and exploiting vulnerabilities, posing an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to national security, foreign policy, and the economy. While not explicitly named, the ban is widely understood to target China, a major supplier of solar components and power transformers. This action mirrors a similar ban issued in mid-2020, which was later suspended and revoked by the Biden administration. The Department of Energy has 120 days to consult with other agencies and establish enforcement rules for this new directive, focusing on identifying and mitigating risks associated with foreign-produced equipment. Source: Tech Radar SC Staff Related Critical Infrastructure Security Five Washington developments every CISO should be watching SC Staff August 28, 2026 Federal cybersecurity policy shifts are reshaping AI, contracting, CISA and quantum priorities. Critical Infrastructure Security US denies access to China-linked group behind hacking federal agencies Steve Zurier August 27, 2026 DOJ and FBI seized China-linked cyber platforms used to target U.S. agencies and infrastructure. Critical Infrastructure Security CISA red team finds critical infrastructure vulnerabilities SC Staff August 27, 2026 The assessments, detailed in CISA advisory AA26-237A, targeted a Government Services and Facilities Sector entity (Organization A) and a Water and Wastewater Systems Sector entity (Organization B). Related Events Cybercast The AI you can’t see: Bringing third-party shadow AI into the risk picture Mon Oct 12 Webcast Public sector security: Achieving resilience in the AI age Tue Sep 8 Cybercast From code to cloud: Stopping attacks in the software supply chain On-Demand Event Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe You can skip this ad in 5 seconds