Donald Trump signed a proclamation on October 28, 2026, invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to declare that robots, industrial machinery and their components pose a threat to U.S. national security. The proclamation opens a 180-day negotiation period with trading partners, during which no tariffs will be imposed immediately. The Commerce Secretary and the U.S. Trade Representative must negotiate import levels before the administration can consider tariffs, quotas or incentives for domestic investment. These measures could lead to supply shortages or higher costs, as many American manufacturers depend on imported machinery.
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