TP-Link Faces FCC Ban and State Lawsuits Over China Ties and Security Claims

A series of legal challenges and a federal ban are impacting TP-Link, a company that controls a significant portion of the U.S. Wi-Fi router market. Four states have filed lawsuits alleging the company misled consumers about product security and its connections to China. This comes as the U.S. has effectively blocked TP-Link from selling new models of foreign-produced consumer-grade routers.

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China Demands Copper Supply Commitments for Anglo Teck Merger Approval

The proposed merger between Anglo American and Teck Resources, set to form “Anglo Teck,” faces a new hurdle. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has requested a commitment from Anglo American to ensure a steady supply of copper concentrate to China. This condition is a direct response to China’s worsening copper feedstock shortage and its strategic efforts to secure raw materials for its smelting sector.

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