Federal Register #2026-22385

Proclamation directs negotiations on robotics and industrial machinery imports

The Executive Office of the President issued a proclamation directing trade negotiations on imports of robotics and industrial machinery. - Government entities: The Executive Office of the President; the Secretary of Commerce; and the United States Trade Representative. - Scope: Negotiations with foreign trading partners concerning imports of robotics, industrial machinery, and related parts and components. - Stated concerns: Dependence on foreign imports, limited domestic production capacity, and cybersecurity risks. - Notable directions: Monitor developments and provide progress updates; potential future actions include tariffs, duties, quotas, fees, or incentives to encourage domestic production. - This is a policy action, not a procurement request. No OEMs, vendors, products, quantities, or services are identified.

Description

This presidential proclamation directs the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to jointly pursue or continue negotiations with foreign trading partners regarding imports of robotics, industrial machinery, and their parts and components. It cites national security concerns related to import dependence, domestic production capacity, and cybersecurity risks. The proclamation directs updates on negotiation progress within 180 days and ongoing monitoring of these imports. It states that alternative measures, including tariffs, duties, quotas, fees, or incentives for domestic production, may be considered.

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