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Trump says wind turbine imports threaten national security

Trump stopped short of new tariffs and told trade officials to negotiate with suppliers from five major countries within 180 days.

  • On Thursday, President Donald Trump declared wind turbine and component imports a national security threat, directing his administration to pursue international agreements rather than imposing immediate tariffs.
  • Following a Section 232 investigation launched in August 2025, the Commerce Department found cybersecurity vulnerabilities, radar interference, and excessive reliance on foreign-made equipment posed national security risks.
  • Trump also cited wind energy's intermittent nature, arguing it is unreliable and diverts the United States electrical grid from more stable energy sources.
  • Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer must "jointly pursue negotiation of agreements or continue any current negotiations of agreements" and report back within 180 days.
  • While no new tariffs were imposed, the White House proclamation notes that "additional trade measures, including tariffs, could be considered later" depending on negotiation outcomes.
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Trump says wind turbine imports threaten national security

US President Donald Trump on Thursday declared ​imports of wind turbines and their components a threat ‌to national security, but stopped short of imposing new tariffs on the sector.

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In his statement, Trump endorsed the importation of wind turbines and claimed they jeopardized national security. (Photo: Trump file photo. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)

·New York, United States
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Reuters broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
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