Nauticus Robotics shares surge 52.56% premarket on Trump administration's robotics industry push and executive order plans.

Nauticus Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ: KITT) surged 52.56% in premarket trading following reports that the Trump administration plans to boost the U.S. robotics industry. News outlets highlighted U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s efforts to accelerate sector growth through meetings with robotics CEOs and potential executive orders, including a 2026 directive. The Department of Commerce emphasized robotics and advanced manufacturing as critical to reshoring production. This government-backed initiative, coupled with broader market enthusiasm for robotics stocks, drove the sharp premarket rally in KITT, which had previously seen a 10.90% rise in Asian trading.