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Will TP-Link really make routers in the US? Here’s what it told us

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Briefings

TP-Link launched its first US Wi-Fi 8 routers but faces a presidential ban on foreign routers, preventing local production. While competitors like Netgear and Asus have secured waivers for new gear, TP-Link has not received similar approval. The company plans to invest nearly $1 billion to manufacture routers domestically, creating hundreds of high-paying jobs, though the exact number of jobs and the timeline for full production remain uncertain.

Key points

• TP-Link launched its first US Wi-Fi 8 routers but cannot manufacture them due to a presidential ban on foreign routers.
• Competitors Netgear and Asus have obtained blanket waivers for new gear, whereas TP-Link has not received such a waiver.

Context

TP-Link is a leading consumer Wi-Fi router manufacturer facing a production halt in the US. The ban prevents local manufacturing despite competitors having waivers, forcing the company to invest nearly $1 billion to create hundreds of high-paying jobs.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the company's stated plan to invest nearly $1 billion and the existence of the ban. The specific number of jobs created and the exact timeline for full production are not specified in the source.

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