News Alert: Trump declares national emergency to protect U.S. networks from foreign espionage, a move that appears to be aimed at China

President Trump has signed an executive order giving the federal government broad powers to block American companies from doing business with foreign suppliers believed to put U.S. national security at risk. Though the order does not immediately exclude specific firms or countries, it comes amid a deepening trade dispute between Washington and Beijing and is consistent with the president's increasingly aggressive tack against China.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert May 15, 4:38 PM     Trump declares national emergency to protect U.S. networks from foreign espionage, a move that appears to be aimed at China President Trump has signed an executive order giving the federal government broad powers to block American companies from doing business with foreign suppliers believed to put U.S. national security at risk. Though the order does not immediately exclude specific firms or countries, it comes amid a deepening trade dispute between Washington and Beijing and is consistent with the president's increasingly aggressive tack against China. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071