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The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched national security investigations into imports of polysilicon and drones under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act....more
On May 1, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce initiated a new investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232) on imports of commercial aircraft and jet engines, and parts for commercial aircraft...more
On April 1, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce initiated, pursuant to President Trump’s directive, two new investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232), one on imports of pharmaceuticals and...more
4/16/2025
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On March 1, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to initiate an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232) to determine whether...more
3/6/2025
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Absent further action from President Trump yesterday, new tariffs of up to 25% on U.S. imports of goods originating in Canada and Mexico went into effect at 12:01 am ET March 4, 2025. Trump has also announced a 10% increase...more
3/5/2025
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On February 25, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to initiate an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232) to determine...more
On February 10, 2025, President Trump signed proclamations expanding the existing 25% tariffs on steel articles and increasing the tariffs on aluminum imports from 10% to 25% under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of...more