U.S. Electrical Equipment Imports Rise 4.7% Year on Year in 2025
The increase covers transformers, switchgear, and batteries used to supply data centers that support artificial intelligence systems in the United States.
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Terms & Concepts
- Data center: A facility that houses computing and storage systems used to run digital services, including artificial intelligence workloads.
- Switchgear: Electrical control and protection equipment used to manage power flows and safeguard grid-connected systems.
- Transformer: An electrical device that changes voltage levels to transmit and distribute power efficiently.