US-Built Robotics Wins as Tariffs Hit Foreign Supply Chains
MatthewChang · x · 2026-08-18
The founder of Chang Robotics shared the journey of sticking to a 100% US-based workforce despite advice to offshore for higher margins.
With the implementation of Section 232 tariffs and the FCC ban on foreign autonomous robots, competitors relying on outsourcing now face cost structures and supply chain disruptions, while the company benefits from early positioning, government certifications, and supplier preferences.
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