Foreign gadget bans: all the news about the FCC’s clampdown on Chinese tech

The US government has imposed de facto import bans on Chinese-made drones, routers, Roombas, and other consumer gadgets, citing national security concerns. The bans were initiated by the FCC under the Trump administration, and have been continued under the Biden administration. The government claims that these gadgets pose an unacceptable threat to US national security, but has provided no public evidence to support this claim. The bans are likely to have a significant impact on consumers, as most of these gadgets are manufactured overseas and there are limited US-based alternatives available. The US government's actions are also seen as protectionist and xenophobic, as it has not provided any reason to trust that the waivers process is based on security concerns rather than protectionism.