Trump orders talks on imported industrial robots, leaves tariffs as a possibility
Technology · First reported 29 Oct, 01:00 · Updated 11:45
President Donald Trump declared imports of foreign-made industrial robots a national security concern and directed officials to negotiate with trading partners over import levels. The directive does not impose tariffs now, but says further measures, including tariffs, could follow if no agreements are reached within 180 days.
- Trump’s October 28 proclamation describes imported industrial robots as a national security concern and orders negotiations with trading partners.
- Officials are to seek agreements within 180 days; the proclamation warns that tariffs and other measures may be considered if talks do not produce agreements.
- The report from The Straits Times emphasizes that Trump did not impose tariffs and instead ordered talks with foreign governments on import levels.
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- Proclamation date
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- Tariffs
- Not imposed in the reported action; the proclamation says they may be considered if no agreements are reached.
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- An earlier Lux summary reported that Truth Social signed Bloomberg and two trading firms up for faster access to Trump’s posts, at a reported cost of up to $100,000 per month. [da32522b-9288-4b15-80b6-22cc18612b7b]
- Another earlier Lux summary said Trump was ordered to provide documents in his defamation case against the BBC or risk dismissal, and to give an interview under oath by December 11. [e5cb09ee-926f-43da-9250-9bc836ddea71]
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