US bans import of new foreign-made routers citing security risks | AP News
The Trump administration is banning imports of new, foreign-made routers citing supply chain vulnerability and cybersecurity risks. The government’s update to its “covered list” targets consumer-grade routers, the boxes that connect home computers, phones and smart devices to the internet. The Federal Communications Commission says the “covered list” is a catalog of communications equipment and services considered to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the U.S. or the safety and security of Americans. The FCC also said the updated restrictions apply to new device models and that consumers can continue to use previously purchased routers.