# Microsoft presses to stop proposed Chinese transceiver import ban

_Published Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 8:09 AM EST · Policy, Infrastructure · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Microsoft is among companies lobbying the Trump administration to halt the FCC's planned ban on imports of Chinese optical transceivers, Reuters reported, citing sources. The components are used in AI data centers, putting the proposed import restriction directly in their supply chain.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261110/p16#a261110p16)

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