Trump proclamation concurs that robotics and machinery imports threaten national security

Under Section 232, the proclamation says Trump concurs with the Secretary of Commerce's finding that robotics, industrial machinery and their components are being imported "in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the United States". It sets no tariffs. It directs the Secretary and the US Trade Representative to pursue negotiations of agreements and to provide an update within 180 days. It says Trump "may consider alternative remedies in the future, including imposing or modifying tariffs, duties, quotas, and fees".