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POLITICS & POLICY • UNITED STATES

Trump order restricting foreign grid components draws industry concerns

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An order restricting foreign components used in the U.S. power grid is intended to improve grid security, but industry stakeholders question its practicality and warn it could raise costs and deter investment, according to Utility Dive.

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The restrictions could affect U.S. grid investment and the cost of equipment used by utilities, though the article provides no estimate of the potential impact.