FCC Bans Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots, Targeting China Over National Security
China has criticized the move, accusing the U.S. of protectionism.
HONG KONG, July 29, 2026 (AP) — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China. Beijing quickly accused the U.S. of protectionism.
The measures are likely to test relations with Beijing ahead of a planned U.S. visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in September. China dominates the global market for humanoid robots with an estimated market share of roughly 85%.
