Trump Administration Bans Imports of New Chinese Humanoid Robot Model to Protect AI Technology Sector

Trump administration bans imports of new Chinese-made humanoid robot models to protect AI technology sector

July 29

The Trump administration has banned imports of new Chinese-made robot models and electric power inverters, aiming to protect the U.S. AI technology infrastructure from national security threats and to encourage key industries to relocate domestically.

According to regulations issued by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on July 28, imports of new Chinese-made humanoid robot models and four-legged mobile robots are prohibited. Additionally, electric power inverters that connect renewable energy and batteries to power grids and data center equipment are also restricted.

These restrictions are intended to prevent China from disrupting the U.S. AI technology supply chain, stealing data, and launching cyberattacks, while also encouraging technology companies to move manufacturing operations back to the United States, according to the statement.

In its announcement, the FCC pointed out that these devices could create supply chain vulnerabilities that harm U.S. economic and national security, as well as pose cybersecurity challenges that threaten critical infrastructure.

The Chinese embassy in Washington has urged the U.S. to listen to the practical and reasonable voices of the business communities in both countries, and called for an end to slander and threats of sanctions against Chinese companies.

Furthermore, the Chinese embassy responded that it will take all necessary measures to respond to any actions that severely harm China's interests.

According to some experts' predictions, humanoid robots equipped with AI brains will be widely used in consumer goods and various industrial sectors, while the U.S. also heavily relies on reliable electric power inverters for its rapidly expanding data centers.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Chinese AI companies could face sanctions if they steal U.S. intellectual property rights.

Additionally, the U.S. is particularly cautious to avoid a repeat of the situation where China controls key rare earth minerals essential for technology manufacturing and has leveraged that advantage in international relations.

Ref & Photo; Reuters

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