President Trump Declares National Emergency to Secure U.S. Bulk-Power System

President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14421, declaring a national emergency to secure the United States bulk-power system and banning the import of certain foreign-made power equipment, including grid-connected inverters, transformers, and battery energy storage systems. The order cites an "unusual and extraordinary threat" posed by foreign actors exploiting vulnerabilities in the system, which supports national defense, emergency services, critical infrastructure, and the economy.