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Sign InIn a move reflecting the intensifying technological rivalry between the two economic superpowers, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick signaled potential strong action against subsidized Chinese robotics imports. According to reports, Trump administration officials held a roundtable with top executives from firms including SpaceX and Goldman Sachs to discuss rebuilding the US industrial base. This coincides with the House Select Committee on China designating China-based Unitree as a military company and a national security threat.
This crackdown comes as the US seeks to bolster the competitiveness of domestic automation firms like Rockwell Automation, while market data shows relative stability in the shares of major banks involved in the discussions, with Goldman Sachs closing at $1,094.44 and JPMorgan at $334.14 (close June 23, 2026). In comparison to peers, Morgan Stanley traded at $226.03 per market data, highlighting the financial sector's anticipation of how these protectionist policies will impact global supply chains.
Traders should watch AMZN, which closed at $234.11, and ROK at $456.36 (close June 23, 2026), as these instruments are sensitive to new trade barriers. Looking ahead, the economic calendar features high-impact events including US Retail Sales and the Fed Interest Rate Decision, which serve as critical catalysts for market sentiment amid these geopolitical developments.