President Trump Issues Executive Order to Secure U.S. Bulk Power System from Foreign Supply Risks

President Trump issued Executive Order No. 14420 on August 26, declaring a national emergency to secure the United States Bulk Power System. The order targets foreign supply of electric grid equipment from nations deemed foreign adversaries, expanding on a previous 2020 executive order. This action lays the groundwork for a regulatory regime to address supply chain vulnerabilities and national security risks in energy infrastructure.