Trump eschews tariffs for trade talks on wind turbine imports

Following a Section 232 probe, the president tasked cabinet officials to engage in negotiations and report on their progress within 180 days.

The United States will pursue trade negotiations rather than implementing fresh tariffs following a Section 232 investigation into wind turbine imports, according to a proclamation President Donald Trump signed Thursday.

Based on the results of the probe, which was launched in August 2025 by the Commerce Department, Trump directed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to jointly open or continue discussions with trading partners to address concerns tied to imports of wind turbines and their components. Trump directed the officials to report to him on the progress of talks within 180 days.

According to the proclamation, the U.S. “is reliant” on wind turbine and part imports, which have increased over the last decade. Based on the results of the probe, Trump also said foreign-made wind turbines and parts “present unique cybersecurity risks.” The president specifically called out inverters, saying “the vast majority” of the components are made outside the U.S.

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