Washington, United States, Aug 26, 2026 (AFP) - Trump declares emergency over foreign equipment in US power grid

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US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Wednesday over foreign-made equipment inside the country's electric grid, saying the growing need for power has made the system a target for hostile governments. The executive order blocks companies from buying, importing or installing certain foreign-made parts used in what the government calls the bulk-power system. A bulk-power system is the network of high-voltage lines, substations and......

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