Trump’s AI protectionism has come for robotics

Recent discussions regarding domestic industrial policy suggest that robotics companies may soon face stricter export controls and regulatory scrutiny similar to those currently applied to advanced semiconductor manufacturing. By framing humanoid robotics as a matter of national security, policymakers are signaling a shift toward protecting domestic production and technological advantages in the sector. This approach risks complicating global research collaborations and supply chains that have historically driven innovation in automation and artificial intelligence.