Industry
Trump declares robot imports a national security threat
President Donald Trump issued a proclamation on October 28 declaring foreign-made factory robot imports a national security threat. The order calls for new trade negotiations and leaves open the possibility of future tariffs, citing risks to the US industrial base and defense supply chains. Major US manufacturers including GM, Ford, Tesla, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin could be affected.
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