On October 23, according to foreign media reports, Trump signed an executive order to temporarily suspend tariffs on wind turbines and their components on national security grounds, and instead require the US Trade Representative and Secretary of Commerce to consult with trading partners and submit a report within 180 days. An executive order signed by Trump on Thursday stated that some wind turbines and their components have been subject to additional tariffs on aluminum, copper, and steel. He instructed relevant officials to "jointly promote the achievement of relevant agreements or continue the ongoing negotiations on agreements" to address the issue of importing wind turbines and their components. Trump stated in the executive order, "Based on the progress or outcome of these negotiations, I may consider taking other remedial measures in the future