The U.S. government has aimed to secure independent supply chains, particularly for home Wi-Fi routers, citing security risks from foreign-made devices. In March 2026, the FCC banned new international home internet routers, alleging malicious actors exploit security gaps. Despite the ban on software updates after 2027 for existing routers, the FCC later extended this deadline to January 1, 2029, after the National Consumer Technology Association cited supply chain shortages.

The U.S. router market heavily relies on international partners, especially from Southeast Asia. Chinese company T.P. Link, a major player, produces a significant portion of U.S. home routers. Even American brands like Google, Netgear, and Linksys depend on international manufacturing and components. SpaceX's Starlink has been proposed as a domestic model, but it also uses Vietnamese partners for components.

As of now, no single consumer Wi-Fi router is entirely American-made. The FCC has granted waivers to at least 11 companies, including Netgear, Amazon (Eero), and Nokia, allowing them to sell routers through 2027. This opaque approval process has drawn criticism, with concerns that it entrenches existing players and creates problematic arrangements, leaving consumers uncertain about the future of their chosen brands.