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Section 232PublishedUpdated Oct 28, 2026

US directs Section 232 negotiations on wind turbine imports, imposes no new tariff

A presidential proclamation of October 22, 2026, concurs with the Commerce Secretary's Section 232 finding that imports of wind turbines and their parts and components threaten to impair US national security. Instead of imposing tariffs, it directs Commerce and USTR to negotiate agreements with foreign trading partners and to report on progress within 180 days. It states that existing Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper (Proclamations 9704, 9705 and 10962) continue to apply to wind turbine components that contain those metals. The proclamation notes that other remedies may be considered later, depending on the outcome of the negotiations.

How we got here

Every official document behind this update, oldest first.

  1. SignedOct 22, 2026 · White House · Executive Orders
    Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components into the United States
  2. Filed earlyOct 27, 2026 · Federal Register (public inspection) · Presidential Document
    Wind Turbines, Parts, and Components, Imports Into U.S.; Adjustment (Proc. 11074)
  3. PublishedOct 28, 2026 · Federal Register · Proclamation
    Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components Into the United States
Stages
  1. Announced
  2. ✓ Signed
  3. ✓ Filed early
  4. ✓ Published
  5. CBP guidance
  6. In the HTS

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  • Nov 2, 2026US opens Section 232 negotiations on robotics and industrial machinery imports, no tariff yet

    Proclamation 11077 of October 28, 2026 concurs with Commerce's Section 232 finding that imports of robotics, industrial machinery, and their parts and components threaten to impair US national security. It directs the Secretary of Commerce and the Trade Representative to pursue negotiations of agreements with trading partners and to report progress within 180 days. No tariff, duty, quota, or fee is imposed now; the proclamation says alternative remedies, including tariffs, may be considered depending on the outcome of negotiations.

  • Oct 16, 2026CBP issues HSU 2625 with Section 232 pharmaceutical updates and CPSC flag changes

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  • Oct 14, 2026Commerce seeks comment on information collection for steel and aluminum tariff adjustment program

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  • Oct 14, 2026Commerce defines "U.S. content" for USMCA metal goods under Proclamation 11032 tariffs

    A Bureau of Industry and Security notice gives CBP guidance on assessing "U.S. content" under clause (2)(d) of Proclamation 11032 of June 1, 2026, which adjusted the Section 232 tariffs on aluminum, steel and copper. It applies to products of Canada and Mexico that qualify for USMCA preferential treatment. U.S. content means the value attributable to parts wholly obtained, entirely produced or substantially transformed in the US. It also covers, where not already counted, the value of steel melted and poured or aluminum or copper smelted and cast in the US. The guidance applies to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on October 14, 2026.

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