Lighthizer ‘less persuaded’ by contention that 232 probes will spark retaliation

Fear of retaliation against U.S. producers should not deter the Trump administration from defending America’s interests by using every “legitimate” tool available -- including Section 232 investigations into the national security impact of imports, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told the House Ways & Means Committee on Thursday. “The argument that ‘well, other people will use their national security exemption for ways that are really hidden protectionism,’ that’s also a concern and something we have to think about, but I’m...