Washington D.C. tightened restrictions on foreign-made advanced robotic systems and imported drones and their components in July and August, citing national security concerns. Among these, drone tariffs will take effect in September, with additional component tariffs to be implemented in 2027. Analysts suggest this move could lead to further fragmentation of the global robotics market. Chinese manufacturers dominate the global drone and humanoid robot sectors, accounting for 86% of global humanoid robot shipments in the first half of 2026.