Securing America's Critical Data Supply Chain

The Trump administration is drafting a ban on U.S. imports of new Chinese data center components to protect the infrastructure supporting the AI boom. This move addresses critical vulnerabilities in the data supply chain that often remain unrecognized until crises occur. Simultaneously, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith announced a plan to invest $4 billion into an additional artificial intelligence data center in Mount Pleasant, scheduled for September 18, 2025, to expand their existing campus.