ProclamationThe White HouseOctober 22, 2026
U.S. Starts Talks on Wind Turbine Imports Over Security Risks
Officials must report on negotiations within 180 days; the proclamation does not impose new tariffs on wind turbines.
Summary
The Commerce Secretary and U.S. Trade Representative are directed to pursue or continue negotiations with foreign trading partners about imports of wind turbines and their parts and components. The proclamation cites concerns raised in a Commerce Department investigation, including cybersecurity risks, effects on radar, and reliance on foreign-made components.
- Timeline: Officials must provide an update within 180 days of October 22, 2026.
- Monitoring: The Commerce Secretary will continue to track imports and report if circumstances may call for further action.
- Tariffs: The proclamation does not impose new tariffs. It leaves existing tariffs on certain steel, aluminum, and copper products unchanged.
Related links
- ADJUSTING IMPORTS OF ROBOTICS, INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY, AND THEIR PARTS AND COMPONENTS INTO THE UNITED STATESwhitehouse.gov
- Adjusting Imports of Commercial Aircraft, Jet Engines, and Aircraft and Engine Parts into the United Stateswhitehouse.gov
- Adjusting Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Their Derivative Products into the United Stateswhitehouse.gov
- Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and their Derivative Products into the United Stateswhitehouse.gov
- Adjusting Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Components into the United Stateswhitehouse.gov
Source: The White House