The Robot Uprising Has a New Frontline: Washington's Ban on Chinese Humanoids The Trump administration's latest move in its trade war with China has sparked concerns that the real target is not just Beijing, but America's own technology sector.
The ban on foreign made humanoid robots is being framed as a national security measure, but it also aims to give US robot makers a competitive edge in an industry where they've fallen behind.
China dominates the market for humanoid robots, accounting for 85% of last year's deployments.