Trump Blocks Chinese Humanoid Robot Imports Ahead of Xi Summit

President Trump banned imports of Chinese humanoid robots and four-legged robot dogs in August 2026, citing cyber and national security risks. The move comes weeks before his Washington summit with President Xi Jinping. China made about 90% of the world's humanoids in 2025, per MERICS. Elon Musk's Optimus humanoid reportedly began production the same month.