Trump says imported robots pose a national security risk and orders talks on import levels

Summary

President Donald Trump has said imported robotics pose national security risks and ordered officials to hold talks with foreign governments on import levels. Straits Times reports he has not imposed tariffs, while Ars Technica reports he is threatening tariffs on foreign-made factory robots.

Timeline

1. Straits Times

   29 Oct 2026, 01:00 UTCSource ↗

   Trump says imported robotics pose national security risks but has not imposed tariffs, instead ordering officials to hold talks with foreign governments on import levels.

2. Ars Technica

   29 Oct 2026, 19:07 UTCSource ↗

   Ars Technica reports that President Trump declared robot imports a national security threat, ordering trade talks on foreign-made factory robots and threatening tariffs.