On March 23, the FCC approved a sweeping ban on new router imports from manufacturers outside trusted jurisdictions, citing national security concerns about potential backdoors and foreign surveillance capabilities embedded in networking equipment. The action reflects growing anxiety within policymakers about supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly regarding devices from Chinese manufacturers that dominate the global market. However, the ban's blunt approach—restricting entire product categories rather than addressing specific security flaws—has drawn criticism from cybersecurity researchers who argue it may create a false sense of security while leaving more systemic vulnerabilities unaddressed. The restriction is expected to take effect within six months, giving manufacturers time to adjust sourcing strategies, though enforcement mechanisms remain unclear.