The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), known for its spectrum auctions and television broadcasting license approvals, has unexpectedly become the Trump administration's "anti-China vanguard." Over the past nine months, under the leadership of FCC Director Brendan Carr, a Trump ally, the agency has taken a series of actions to combat what the US government sees as risks to the US supply chain. To date, the FCC has banned the import of new Chinese drones, routers, inverters, and robots, and initiated procedures to block all Chinese laboratories from conducting testing and certification for electronic devices such as smartphones, cameras, and computers for use in the United States. In addition, the FCC is drafting a ban on the import of new Chinese data center components. Carr, who will become FCC chairman in January 2025, is known for his investigations into broadcasting companies, a move criticized by Democrats as an attack on press freedom. He is also considered a China hawk. As FCC director, Carr has prioritized expanding national security authority, focusing on addressing cyber and supply chain vulnerabilities from "foreign adversaries," primarily China. The FCC's series of actions against China contrasts sharply with the Trump administration's overall China policy. It can proceed with measures in a "relatively low-key" manner without damaging bilateral relations. Furthermore, these actions, aimed at squeezing Chinese equipment out of technology supply chains and stimulating domestic manufacturing, have received support from the White House. U.S. officials say the agency is trying to move forward without angering China, partly by targeting Chinese technology without explicitly naming China. The FCC's approach is to omit China in its bans, instead prohibiting foreign imports of specific technologies and then granting exemptions to many non-Chinese companies.