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Trump declared a grid emergency. The order targets foreign equipment, not an active blackout.
The measure addresses security and supply-chain risks in the bulk-power system. It does not announce a current nationwide power shortage.
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What it covers
The order applies to equipment used in large-scale generation, transmission and substations, including transformers, inverters, control systems and associated software.
What it does
It authorizes the energy secretary to block foreign-linked transactions judged to pose cybersecurity, sabotage or supply risks and to set conditions for equipment already in use.
What it does not say
The emergency declaration is a legal tool for restricting equipment. It is not a warning that a nationwide blackout is underway or imminent.