CTA's Shapiro Meets With Carr on Equipment Authorization, Cyber Trust Mark

The Consumer Technology Association acknowledges “the seriousness of the strategic challenge posed by China” and is aware of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s concerns about Chinese tech and national security, the trade group said in an ex parte filing documenting a meeting Wednesday between CTA CEO Gary Shapiro and Carr. “For decades, [Shapiro] has highlighted the potential negative impact of America’s reliance on imported Chinese goods and inputs,” it said. CTA urged the FCC to take “a measured approach that safeguards security while preserving innovation,” the filing added. “CTA shares Chairman Carr’s concerns about the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on device certifications and looks forward to working with him to find a solution to benefit manufacturers and consumers.”