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TP-Link tries to appease Trump admin with pledge to assemble routers in US
Publication: Ars Technica - All content
Author: Jon Brodkin
Source published: 20/10/2026, 19:25:14 UTC
Briefing created: 20/10/2026, 20:38:32 UTC
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Briefings
TP-Link announced plans to assemble Wi-Fi 8 routers in the US, signing a Letter of Intent with Keytronic in Corinth, Mississippi. Assembly is expected to begin as early as 2027, though the Trump administration's approval remains uncertain and could delay assembly until 2028. The company aims to sell its newest routers to American consumers once this regulatory hurdle is cleared.
Key points
- TP-Link signed a Letter of Intent with Keytronic to serve as a primary domestic manufacturing partner for its Wi-Fi 8 product line.
- Domestic assembly is expected to begin as early as 2027, contingent on US regulatory approval from the Trump administration.
Context
TP-Link is attempting to secure Trump administration approval to sell its newest routers to American consumers, with domestic assembly in Corinth, Mississippi, serving as a key step toward this goal.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a press release and a Letter of Intent; specific dates for regulatory approval are uncertain, and the timeline for assembly remains contingent on external approval.
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