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Trump Cites National Security Risks in Robotics Imports, Orders Talks

President Donald Trump found imported robotics and machinery pose national security risks but imposed no immediate tariffs, instead ordering officials to hold talks with foreign governments on import levels.

By David ShepardsonUS President Donald Trump found on Wednesday that imported robotics and machinery pose national security risks but did not impose any immediate tariffs, instead ordering officials to hold talks with foreign governments on import levels.The decision spares US manufacturers, which…