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policy27 days ago•34 min saved

FCC widens robot import ban to cover vacuums and delivery bots

FCC expands the ban on 'advanced robotic devices' to include future non-humanoid robots—robot vacuums, lawnmowers, and sidewalk delivery bots—bar importing any new software-controlled ground robot over 4.4 pounds that can sense its environment and connect wirelessly. Existing Roombas aren’t targeted, but manufacturers must commit to US manufacturing to obtain waivers. The policy, framed around national security, pushes some production back to the US even as many foreign-made robovacs and components face import hurdles; waivers are not tied to security practices and exemptions exist for other robotics categories.

via The Verge|

#import-ban #manufacturing #policy

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Belgium approves import ban on Israeli settlement goods amid EU sanctions debate

Belgium's government approved 88 measures before the summer break, including an import ban on goods from illegally occupied Palestinian territories, part of broader EU pressure on Israel. Details of the ban are still unclear, while the EU weighs options like licensing, tariffs, or a total ban. France, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Spain favor a full ban, whereas Germany and Italy oppose. If treated as foreign policy, the move would require unanimous backing. Belgian Foreign Minister criticized the EU for slow progress on stricter steps.

via euractiv.com|

#belgium #eu-sanctions #import-ban

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Belgium bans settlement-made goods, nudging EU on Israel-Palestine trade

Belgium’s federal government approved a ban on importing goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, joining a growing number of European states acting unilaterally as EU-wide action stalls. The move follows a Global Echo Litigation Center investigation highlighting settlement-origin labeling in thousands of European shipments, and comes as Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia have enacted similar bans. The EU has debated options (import ban, licensing, tariffs) but has yet to adopt a bloc-wide policy, while Israel remains a major EU trading partner and national bans underscore ongoing tensions over settlement goods.

via Al Jazeera|

#belgium #eu-policy #import-ban

technology5 months ago•13 min saved

US Bars New Foreign-Made Routers Over Security Concerns

The Trump administration announced a ban on importing newly manufactured routers from foreign companies, citing national security risks tied to supply-chain vulnerabilities and potential threats from foreign-made equipment.

via AP News|

#import-ban #routers #security

technology6 months ago•4 min saved

DJI challenges FCC drone import ban in Ninth Circuit

DJI has sued the FCC in the Ninth Circuit to overturn the agency’s Covered List ruling that blocks import of new foreign-made drones, claiming the FCC overstepped its authority, violated procedures, and denied constitutional rights; the ban—effective since December 2025—carries exemptions only for some non-Chinese drones and parts, while DJI says the policy harms US customers and its business, amid related DoD listing and ongoing product rumors.

via Ars Technica|

#dji #drones #fcc

technology7 months ago•6 min saved

US Drone Rules Leave DJI in Limbo: Existing Drones Sell, New Models Unclear

The FCC's Covered List blocks the import of new foreign-made drones (including DJI), but existing DJI models remain available and legal to fly; a Blue UAS exemption could loosen future restrictions, yet the fate of new US drone models depends on US‑China relations, so buying now may be prudent for those who need a drone while gray-market options remain risky and not recommended.

via WIRED|

#blue-uas #dji #drones

world8 months ago•4 min saved

EU Agrees to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027 for Energy Independence

The EU has reached a provisional agreement to phase out Russian natural gas imports, with a full ban on LNG by late 2026 and pipeline gas by late 2027, as part of its strategy to reduce dependency on Russian energy and enhance energy security.

via consilium.europa.eu|

#energy-independence #eu #import-ban

world11 months ago•2 min saved

US Customs Blocks Giant Bicycles Over Forced Labor Allegations

The Trump administration has announced it will seize Giant brand bicycles manufactured in Taiwan due to evidence of forced labor, citing abusive working conditions and debt bondage, as part of its broader crackdown on imports produced with forced labor practices.

via The New York Times|

#forced-labor #giant-bicycles #import-ban

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Apple and Masimo battle over Apple Watch import ban at US court

Apple is appealing a U.S. court ruling that banned the sale of certain Apple Watch models with blood-oxygen sensors due to patent infringement claims by Masimo, arguing that the ban unjustly deprives users of a feature and questioning the basis of the patent dispute related to prototypes versus finished products.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #apple-watch #import-ban

international-trade2 years ago•1 min saved

China Lifts Ban on Australian Beef Exporters Amid Trade Thaw

China has lifted bans on imports from five major Australian beef processing facilities, signaling improving relations between the two countries. The bans, imposed between 2020 and 2022, were part of broader trade restrictions following Australia's call for a COVID-19 origin investigation. The removal of these restrictions is expected to boost Australian beef shipments to China, which is Australia's second-largest beef export market. However, some trade barriers, including a ban on Australian lobsters, remain.

via CNN|

#australia #beef-exports #china

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Apple Alters Watch Design to Evade Import Ban and Eliminates Blood Oxygen Monitoring"

Apple has redesigned its Apple Watches to circumvent an import ban imposed by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) after a patent infringement dispute with Masimo. The ban was related to the watches' pulse oximeters, which read blood oxygen levels, infringing on Masimo's patents. Apple's redesigned watches reportedly do not contain pulse oximetry functionality, allowing them to bypass the import ban. The company's appeal is pending before the Federal Circuit, which will rule on its motion to continue the ban pause. Versions of the Apple Watch without the blood oxygen sensor are unaffected by the dispute.

via Fox Business|

#apple #apple-watch #import-ban

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Apple Alters Watch Features to Avoid Import Ban"

Apple has found a way to work around the import ban on its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 by removing the blood oxygen measurement feature, following a legal battle with health-tech company Masimo. The ban, which took the watches off Apple's shelves, led to the proposed solution being accepted by Masimo, and the new watches without the oximeter feature have been shipped to retailers in the US, pending approval from Apple's corporate office before they can be sold.

via Gizmodo|

#apple #apple-watch #blood-oxygen-feature

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Apple Ditches Blood-Oxygen Feature to Sidestep Watch Import Ban"

Apple may remove the blood oxygen feature from its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 if its appeal of the import ban is unsuccessful, following a claim by medical device maker Masimo that certain Apple Watch models infringe on its blood oxygen monitoring technology patents. Masimo stated that US Customs and Border Protection found Apple's redesign to be outside the scope of the import ban, and Apple told them that the redesigned watches do not contain pulse oximetry functionality. The import ban initially took effect on December 26, but the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit temporarily paused it, allowing Apple to continue sales while it fights the ban.

via Business Insider|

#apple #apple-watch #blood-oxygen-feature

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Apple Alters Smartwatches to Avoid Import Ban"

Apple plans to remove pulse oximeters from its smartwatches to circumvent an import ban imposed by the International Trade Commission following a complaint from medical device manufacturer Masimo. The ban specifically targets the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, and Apple is seeking a permanent stay on the ban pending its appeal. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has agreed to technical changes to the watches, and the company is expected to decide this week on the appeal.

via The Hill|

#apple #import-ban #masimo

businesstech2 years ago•1 min saved

"Apple's Redesign Strategy to Circumvent Import Ban on Apple Watch Features"

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has stated that Apple can potentially bypass an import ban on newer Apple Watch models by implementing a redesign, following a patent infringement dispute with Masimo. The ban, issued by the U.S. International Trade Commission, applies to certain Apple Watch models, but Apple has convinced a U.S. appeals court to temporarily pause the ban while it contests the ruling. The customs agency's decision may be subject to review by the ITC. Masimo has accused Apple of infringing its patents and stealing technology, while Apple has countered with its own legal actions.

via NBC News|

#apple #apple-watch #businesstech