The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says its restrictions on imports of Chinese robots and power inverters are intended to strengthen domestic manufacturing while addressing national security concerns.
According to the report, FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the measures are designed to encourage companies to shift production to the United States before dependence on foreign technology becomes more deeply entrenched.
The report said the FCC has prohibited new models of Chinese-made drones, routers, robots and power inverters since December, while granting waivers to eligible non-Chinese manufacturers.
Last month, the agency expanded the restrictions to include connected humanoid and quadruped robots as well as power inverters used in renewable energy systems, data centres and electricity grids.
The report said the FCC views these technologies as strategically important and argues that expanding U.S. production will help reduce long-term security risks while supporting domestic industry.
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