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Trump Postpones Robotics Tariffs, Orders 180-Day Negotiations

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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President Donald Trump postponed tariffs on robotics and industrial machinery while ordering negotiations with trading partners.
He signed a proclamation stating that such imports threaten U.S. national security.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer must report on negotiations within 180 days.
Critics warned the tariffs could raise costs and undermine the administration’s goal of boosting U.S. manufacturing.

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President Donald Trump postponed tariffs on robotics and industrial machinery while ordering negotiations with trading partners.
He signed a proclamation stating that such imports threaten U.S. national security.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer must report on negotiations within 180 days.
Critics warned the tariffs could raise costs and undermine the administration’s goal of boosting U.S. manufacturing.