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It's the latest example of how the Trump administration is embracing industrial policy in a bid to compete against Beijing in critical sectors.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick attends a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Washington. | Evan Vucci/AP
Five months after releasing a plan to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence, the Trump administration is turning to robots.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been meeting with robotics industry CEOs and is “all in” on accelerating the industry’s development, according to three people familiar with the discussions who were granted anonymity to share details. The administration is considering issuing an executive order on robotics next year, according to two of the people.
