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US robot makers hope to beat China in humanoid race, tariffs could affect their ambitions

Economic Times · 1m

At the recent Robotics Summit in Boston, the focus was on the development and sale of advanced autonomous machines, overshadowed by concerns about U.S.-China trade tariffs. These tariffs, particularly on components like sensors and rare earth magnets, complicate the robot supply chain, affecting companies like Tesla and Boston Dynamics. However, some view it as an opportunity to boost U.S. domestic production, despite challenges such as high labor costs and a strained employment market.