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Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

* China is the world's largest manufacturer of humanoid robots.
* The US has banned new imports of advanced robotic devices, including humanoid and four-legged machines, due to "unacceptable risks" to national security.
* The ban also applies to power inverters used in data centers and solar panels.
* The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cited concerns that foreign-made inverters could be used for cyberattacks and surveillance.
* China's embassy in Washington has criticized the US decision, calling it "politicizing" of trade issues.
* The ban does not affect existing authorized models or imports from countries other than China.
* The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to address trade imbalances with China.