Trump Extends National Emergency to Protect U.S. Tech Supply Chain from Foreign Threats
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Small businesses that import or resell information and communications technology equipment from foreign sources continue to face potential restrictions on certain transactions. While this protects them from supply chain risks, it also limits sourcing options and may increase costs for technology hardware and services.
“Certain ICTS transactions and classes of transactions involving a foreign country or foreign national can allow for exploitation of vulnerabilities in the information and communications technology or services supply chain, resulting in potentially catastrophic effects.”
Strategic sectors connected to semiconductors and grid security increasingly resemble protected military supply routes. The Trump administration's extension of the tech supply chain national emergency underscores the ongoing contest over economic control and global influence.
Rep. Jim Himes said it would be 'insane' for U.S. intelligence agencies to not have early access to advanced AI models. The remarks come as the Trump administration continues to enforce supply chain risk designations under the 2019 emergency order and considers new AI oversight.
President Trump invoked wartime powers to boost energy production, citing a national emergency. The administration also confirmed the continuation of the 2019 national emergency regarding the information and communications technology supply chain through May 2027.
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White House Statement
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Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain
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