US Commerce Secretary signals possible action on Chinese robots after review, Politico reports

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has announced a review of Chinese state-subsidized robotics imports, potentially paving the way for trade action to protect American industries.

US Commerce Secretary signals possible action on Chinese robots after review, Politico reports
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U.S. ​Commerce Secretary ​Howard Lutnick told ‌executives at ​a closed-door meeting Monday ‌that his department is studying Chinese state-subsidized robotics imports and signaled the ‌administration could take action once ‌the review is complete, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing sources.

“We don’t want ⁠state ​subsidized ⁠robotics attacking us in America, this is ⁠the arms that is coming — ​robotic arms are coming,” the ⁠Politico quoted Lutnick as saying. “We need ⁠to make ​sure they’re produced in America so we’re ⁠going to study those right now.”

Reuters could ⁠not ⁠immediately verify the report.

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