Trump Signs Section 232 Proclamation on Robotics and Industrial Machinery Imports

President Donald Trump signed a Section 232 proclamation concerning imports of robotics, industrial machinery, and their parts and components, the White House said Oct. 28. The administration says it directs the commerce secretary and U.S. trade representative to negotiate with trading partners over a stated national-security concern. Its fact sheet announces no new tariff on those goods, though it leaves open possible further action.