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China threatens retaliation as US moves to block robot imports

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The New York Times Business reports that China has threatened retaliation in response to U.S. moves aimed at blocking robot imports.

The dispute is framed as part of the broader technological and industrial competition between Washington and Beijing, with robotics emerging as a new battleground.

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NYT BusinessChina Threatens Retaliation as U.S. Moves to Block Robot Imports

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