An article summarized by Business Insider:
The Trump administration is expanding its technology crackdown on China, with the Federal Communications Commission announcing new restrictions on certain Chinese-made technologies. The measures would block imports of new Chinese humanoid and quadruped robots, as well as connected power inverters used in renewable energy systems, batteries, and data centers.
The FCC says the restrictions are based on national security concerns. Officials warned that internet-connected power inverters could potentially be remotely disabled or used to collect sensitive data, while advanced robots could gather information about Americans, assist foreign intelligence operations, or potentially be remotely controlled by hostile actors.
Republican lawmakers welcomed the move, with Rep. John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on China, calling for Congress to make the restrictions permanent through federal law. The Chinese embassy in Washington had not immediately responded to requests for comment, as the Trump administration continues its broader effort to limit China's role in America's technology and AI supply chains.
