Tariffs could slow replacement of telecom networks, according to industry official

A House subcommittee hearing on telecommunications security examined how tariffs, regulatory delays, and supply chain dependencies could hinder replacement of vulnerable networks, with bipartisan agreement on reducing reliance on foreign tech but partisan disputes over policy approaches; in the wake of Salt Typhoon breaches of telecom firms, participants criticized proposed CISA cuts and the halted Cyber Safety Review Board review, highlighted lengthy Team Telecom and undersea cable permitting timelines, and emphasized the need for increased domestic investment and federal leadership.