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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Trump declares wind turbine imports as threat to national security; India among top suppliers

WASHINGTON, - 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.

In a White House proclamation, Trump said a Commerce Department investigation found that imported wind turbines threatened national security due to cybersecurity concerns tied to foreign-made equipment, interference with radar systems and air traffic operations, and an increased US reliance on goods made overseas.

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