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U.S. Agencies Line Up Behind Proposal to Bar TP‑Link Routers

A formal removal would trigger a brief, two‑stage review that could reshape a market long dominated by the brand’s low‑cost gear.

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Overview

  • The Commerce Department proposal to block sales of TP‑Link networking devices has support from Justice, Defense, Homeland Security, and other agencies, according to multiple reports.
  • No ban has been enacted, and Commerce must first decide whether to initiate the process before notifying the company.
  • If opened, the process features two 30‑day phases: one for TP‑Link’s response and one for Commerce to determine whether to proceed.
  • TP‑Link says it is not subject to Chinese government control, vows to keep operating, and signals it will challenge any adverse action.
  • Market share estimates range from roughly 36% to about 65% in the U.S., and separate DOJ scrutiny of pricing practices and reporting that the issue factors into U.S.–China trade talks highlight the broader stakes.