美国能源部长公开承认：敢断供这个“中国制造”，全美电网或将瘫痪！

Core Insights - The U.S. energy grid is heavily reliant on Chinese manufacturing, particularly in critical infrastructure like transformers, which poses significant national security risks [1][3][10] Group 1: Infrastructure Condition - The U.S. power grid consists of aging infrastructure, with many key components, such as transformers, being over 50 years old and nearing the end of their operational lifespan [3][4] - The lack of domestic manufacturing capabilities for these critical components has left the U.S. vulnerable, as there are no local facilities to replace or repair them [4][6] Group 2: Manufacturing Decline - The decline of the U.S. transformer manufacturing industry is attributed to a shift in focus towards finance and technology sectors, leading to factory closures and a loss of skilled labor [6][10] - The production of large transformers requires specialized materials and craftsmanship, which the U.S. has lost over the years, making it difficult to re-establish manufacturing capabilities [6][8] Group 3: Consequences of Dependency - The potential failure of a single transformer due to natural disasters could lead to widespread power outages, with significant implications for transportation, healthcare, and financial systems [8][10] - The U.S. is facing the repercussions of its past "deindustrialization" strategy, which has left it dependent on foreign manufacturing for critical infrastructure [10][12]