Dossier
supply chain risks
Coverage of supply chain risks in the Nexus archive.
- US Is Banning Foreign Robots—Even Roombas
The US is imposing new restrictions that block future models of foreign-made robots and connected power inverters from receiving FCC approval. This follows warnings from U.S. national security agencies about potential cybersecurity and supply chain risks.
- FCC router rule raises questions about future updates
The FCC updated its 'Covered List' to block new foreign routers from U.S. sales due to national security concerns, but existing routers can still receive updates until at least March 2027 under a temporary waiver. The policy focuses on future device approvals rather than current devices, with conditional approvals granted for some products from NETGEAR and Adtran through October 2027.