China threatens ‘resolute’ retaliation over the US robot ban, and it holds the rare-earth card

The US has banned imports of Chinese-made advanced humanoid robots, citing national security concerns, prompting China to threaten strong retaliation and warn of disrupted trade relations. The ban affects a wide range of wireless, software-controlled robots, and China may leverage its rare earth supply and market access to respond. The move complicates the robotics industry as many parts are sourced from China, and tensions rise ahead of a planned US-China summit.