Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain

What it means

This order declares a national emergency regarding foreign technology threats, prohibiting transactions involving information and communications technology from foreign adversaries. The Commerce Department is authorized to identify foreign threats and ban specific technologies or suppliers deemed risky to national security.

Expected impact

• Enhanced government authority to restrict foreign technology in U.S. markets, particularly targeting companies from adversarial nations
• Increased scrutiny and potential blocking of technology transactions that pose security risks
• More extensive review processes for companies dealing with foreign technology suppliers
• Greater protection of U.S. critical infrastructure and digital economy from potential foreign espionage or sabotage
• Possible tensions with trading partners whose technology companies may be affected