U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lauterbach announced that the United States is reviewing imports of Chinese robotics that benefit from government subsidies. He told industry leaders that, after the review, the government could take stringent measures. American officials increasingly view China‑backed robotics as a national‑security concern, fearing heavily subsidized Chinese robots could dominate global markets before U.S. manufacturers can compete effectively. The review will focus on how Chinese state support and industrial policies affect robotics exports, and any actions could add a new front to the technology and trade rivalry between the United States and China, with potential impacts on global supply chains and industrial automation markets.