Ars Technica
Trump declares robot imports a national security threat
Thursday, October 29, 2026
President Trump ordered trade negotiations focused on factory robots manufactured abroad and said tariffs could be imposed on such imports. Trump characterized the robots as a national security matter during remarks on the matter. The administration did not specify which countries would be targeted or provide details on the tariff rate.
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- Ars Technica — Trump declares robot imports a national security threat