US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

The FCC banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid and four‑legged “robot dog” robots and power inverters, citing national security and supply‑chain risks — a move that specifically targets Chinese suppliers.
China called the move protectionist and warned it would defend its firms, raising tensions just weeks before the planned Trump–Xi summit in September.
China already dominates the humanoid market (roughly 85% share), so analysts say the ban may reshape U.S. supply chains and competition but is unlikely to significantly slow China’s robotics progress.