TP-Link Faces State Lawsuits Over Alleged Ties to China and Pentagon Designation

Four states—Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Nebraska—filed separate lawsuits against TP-Link Systems, accusing the router maker of deceptive and unfair business practices. The complaints allege the company concealed its ongoing reliance on Chinese manufacturing, research, and development. These lawsuits follow the Pentagon designating the company's parent firm as a “Chinese military company” in June 2026.

The lawsuits claim TP-Link Systems failed to adequately disclose its association with the Chinese firm, which is tied to China’s state-sponsored technology ecosystem. This regulatory action increases scrutiny on the company's supply chain and security practices.