New FCC restrictions aim to secure the U.S. AI supply chain, boost domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on Chinese technology. Increased scrutiny of Chinese technology could further reshape automotive supply chains and sourcing strategies. The Trump administration banned imports of newly approved Chinese humanoid robots, quadruped robots and connected power inverters, citing national security concerns. Notably, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has separately warned that Chinese AI companies could face U.S. sanctions for stealing American intellectual property, according to Reuters. The restrictions add to the administration’s broader campaign to tighten oversight of Chinese technology entering the U.S. market.