‘UNACCEPTABLE RISKS’: Trump Bans Import of Chinese Humanoid Robots Over National Security Concerns
July 29, 2026
‘These are not the droids that you’re looking for.’
Chinese companies have been leaping ahead in the race to develop the best, most useful (and most lethal) humanoid robots in the planet, clearly taking the lead in this flourishing industry.
But now, the Chinese droids face a major obstacle in their path, as they lose access to the planet’s largest and most robust market.
Today, it’s been reported that the Donald J. Trump administration has banned imports of humanoid robots made in China.
Officials warn they pose ‘unacceptable risks’ to US national security.
US MOVES to BAN Chinese HUMANOID ROBOTS
‘NATIONAL SECURITY THREATS’ — CNBC pic.twitter.com/f1IM7H1iPg
— RT (@RT_com) July 28, 2026
The Telegraph reported:
“US regulators barred imports of advanced Chinese robotics on Tuesday, including bipedal robots and four-legged devices, arguing they could be used to spy on American citizens or controlled remotely.
Officials at the Federal Communications Commission said: ‘Foreign-produced advanced robotics devices present an unacceptable cybersecurity and safety risk. Advanced robotic devices collect data that could be leveraged by malign actors to surveil Americans, enhance the capabilities of foreign intelligence services, or to remotely commandeer the robots’.”
JUST IN:
United States bans new Chinese-made advanced robots including humanoid robots and quadrupeds from US market over national security risks. pic.twitter.com/8CXLYkVkZ7
— Current Report (@Currentreport1) July 29, 2026
The FCC also banned imports of Chinese power inverters, the ‘link renewable energy systems, batteries, and data centers to the electricity grid’.
“The measures apply only to robot and inverter models that have not yet reached the market, although officials still have the power to ban products already on sale in the US.
Chinese technology companies sold around 12,000 humanoid robots last year, which are being marketed for work in factories or as domestic helpers, representing about 90pc of global sales.”
Chinese response: ‘Protectionism won’t make the US more competitive. Instead, it will only hurt American companies and consumers.’
China responds to US’s ban on advanced Chinese humanoid & quadruped robots:
“Protectionism won’t make the US more competitive. Instead, it will only hurt American companies and consumers.”
Again, just like EVs, can’t win, so ban.
Again, national security excuse.pic.twitter.com/socZXooC3n
— Li Zexin 李泽欣 (@XH_Lee23) July 29, 2026
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Author: Paul Serran