Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The Trump administration has banned the import of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks. The FCC added these items to a 'Covered List' to prevent potential surveillance and cyberattacks.
Why it matters
This policy escalates trade tensions between the US and China and impacts the global supply chain for advanced robotics and energy infrastructure.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Osmond Chia Business reporter VCG via Getty Images China is the biggest maker of humanoid robots in the world The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a ban on new foreign-made humanoid robot imports to the US over "unacceptable risks" to America's national security.
The move applies to advanced robots - including humanoid and four-legged machines. Many of them are made in China, which is competing with the US to develop robotics and artificial intelligence (AI).
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also banned imports of power inverters - devices used in data centres and solar panels - which it said could also pose a risk to the US economy.
The Chinese embassy in Washington said Beijing has long opposed the US' "politicising" of trade issues and sanctions based on "groundless pretexts".
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