Trump's AI data centre push is failing because his tariffs block imports of transformers, switchgear and batteries from China - the same equipment China has made for US data centres for decades. Almost half of planned US data centres for 2026 are delayed or cancelled. US manufacturing cannot fill the gap. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/04/sad-trumps-ai-data-center-push-is-failing-blame-his-own-tariffs/ #AI #DataCentres #Infrastructure
Trump ignores biggest reasons his AI data center buildout is failing

Nearly 50% of data center projects delayed as China holds key to power infrastructure.

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