Commerce opens Section 232 probes into PPE, robotics and related items

The Commerce Department has opened new national security-focused investigations that could spur tariffs on personal protective equipment and other medical items, robotics and industrial machinery. The agency announced the two new Section 232 (Trade Expansion Act of 1962) probes in draft Federal Register notices set to be published on Friday, after which public comments will be solicited for 21 days. The Trump administration has opened a slew of such investigations and said many will lead to new or higher tariffs...