Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 gives the executive branch virtually unchecked authority to impose or increase tariffs on imports that are thought to threaten U.S. national security.
1. On January 11, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on the Secretary’s investigation into the effect of imports of steel mill articles (steel articles) on the ...
1. On June 30, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of copper in all forms (copper), including copper ores, copper ...