US telecoms regulator chief says curbs on Chinese tech imports aim to spur production, counter security risks

WASHINGTON: The chair of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, said on Thursday that restrictions on imports of Chinese robots and power inverters are aimed at quickly spurring U.S. production and addressing national security risks.

The FCC, which regulates U.S. telecommunications, has banned new models of foreign drones, routers, robots and power inverters since December, granting waivers to ‌non-Chinese suppliers while ⁠effectively shutting ⁠out Chinese manufacturers.