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US Restricts Chinese Robots, Power Tech

The US announced new restrictions on imports of Chinese robots and power inverters, citing national security concerns and AI supply chain protection.

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The Trump administration unveiled bans targeting imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters.

The move seeks to protect the U.S. AI buildout from national security threats and reshore key industries expected to see explosive growth.

The Federal Communications Commission released the measures, which bar Chinese imports of new humanoid and quadruped robots, in addition to connected power inverters, which enable renewable energy sources and batteries to connect to grids and data center equipment.

The restrictions show the Trump administration is aiming to safeguard the U.S. artificial intelligence supply chain from Chinese threats of disruption, data theft and cyberattacks, while also driving firms to shift manufacturing to the U.S.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Chinese AI firms could face U.S. sanctions for stealing U.S. intellectual property.

The Chinese embassy in Washington said Beijing will take all necessary measures in response to any action that causes material harm to its interests.

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