The Trump administration has banned new Chinese humanoid robots.

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What we can confirm

Multiple major outlets report that the Trump administration, via the FCC, has imposed a ban on imports of *new* Chinese humanoid robots (and other foreign-made advanced robots and power inverters), aimed at protecting US AI and critical infrastructure from national security and cybersecurity risks.[1][2][4][6][7] These measures cover new models, especially Chinese-made robots, by blocking equipment authorization and thus preventing their entry into the US market, while allowing waivers and not immediately affecting already‑authorized devices.[1][6] Some coverage emphasizes that the ban formally applies to foreign-made robots in general, but all agree that Chinese humanoid robots—which dominate the market—are directly targeted and effectively banned as new imports.[1][4][7]

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Checked July 31, 2026 · we'll re-check as this develops