# Trump targets foreign industrial robot imports in national security review

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-declares-robot-imports-a-national-security-threat/
- Published: 2026-10-29T19:07:53+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T20:33:29+00:00
- Original publisher: Ars Technica
- Original article: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/10/trump-declares-robot-imports-a-national-security-threat/
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Government, Politics

## Key points

- Trump has ordered talks on imported industrial robots.
- Tariffs could raise costs for US manufacturers.
- The US installed nearly 38,500 industrial robots in 2025.

## Summary

Donald Trump has declared imports of foreign-made industrial robots a national security threat and ordered trade talks with US trading partners. The move could raise costs for American manufacturers that rely on imported machinery, including major carmakers and aerospace and defence companies.

The proclamation, issued on 28 October, gives the US 180 days to seek agreements on imports of robotics, industrial machinery and components; if talks fail, Trump may impose tariffs, quotas or fees. The US installed nearly 38,500 industrial robots in 2025, while the leading heavy-duty robot makers are based in Japan, Switzerland and Germany. The proclamation acknowledges that US producers cannot meet domestic demand.

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