Beijing vows countermeasures after the FCC restricts advanced robotic imports citing cybersecurity risks, escalating trade tensions.
China’s commerce ministry warned of potential retaliation after the U.S. Federal Communications Commission imposed restrictions on imports of foreign-made humanoid robots. The FCC cited cybersecurity concerns as the reason for the curbs, announced Tuesday, which Beijing criticized as ignoring its restrained trade stance.
The move follows a series of U.S. measures targeting Chinese technology, including semiconductor and AI-related restrictions. Prior actions have prompted tit-for-tat responses, including export controls on critical minerals. Analysts note the latest restrictions could disrupt supply chains for robotics firms reliant on Chinese components.
Markets showed muted reaction, with tech stocks in Asia marginally lower, while U.S. futures remained stable ahead of the announcement.