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Trump administration reportedly drafting ban on Chinese datacenter components
Trump’s FCC is developing a measure to bar US imports of new models of Chinese datacenter devices, sources say
TL;DR
- The Trump administration is considering a ban on new imports of Chinese datacenter components.
- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is developing a measure to bar new Chinese optical transceiver imports.
- Concerns include potential data theft, malware installation, and service disruption by Chinese firms.
- This is part of a broader US effort to limit Chinese technological advancements, particularly in AI.
- China urges the US to cease sanctions and 'smearing' of Chinese companies.