Wind Turbines from Mexico are not Security Risks, Trump over Rules Commerce on Sec 232 Tariff Recco

[ABS News Service/23.10.2026]

President Trump opted yesterday not to impose tariffs imported wind turbines, instead instructing his top trade officials to enter into negotiations with trading partners to limit imports.

Mr. Trump’s announcement came following recommendations from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick finding that imports of wind turbines pose a national security threat under Section 232.

In an executive order, Mr. Trump said that his Commerce Secretary had made recommendations for dealing with the imports. The executive order does not specifically mention tariffs, but Mr. Trump said that if negotiations are unsuccessful, he will consider other remedies.

In the meantime, Mr. Trump directed Mr. Lutnick and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to conduct negotiations with other countries and to report back within 180 days.

The Commerce Secretary and USTR “shall jointly pursue or continue pursuing negotiations of agreements to address the national security threat found in this proclamation,” according to the order.

Commerce also is directed to continue monitoring imports of wind turbines and their components and subcomponents.