US bans foreign-made routers

The Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission has banned the import of all new foreign-made consumer routers into the United States, citing severe cybersecurity risks. This decision is part of a broader crackdown on Chinese-made electronic gear, as China is estimated to control at least 60% of the US market for home routers. The ban does not affect existing models but applies to new device models. The Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission stated that malicious actors have exploited security gaps in foreign-made routers for espionage and intellectual property theft. Companies can apply for conditional approvals from the United States — United States Department of Defense and the United States — United States Department of Homeland Security with a plan to establish or expand manufacturing in the United States. This action follows previous bans on Chinese telecommunications equipment and drones. TP-Link, a California-based router manufacturer with Chinese origins, is also facing a lawsuit from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over alleged deceptive marketing and potential access by the Chinese government to American consumers' devices.