Commerce Under Secretary Kimmitt Invokes National Security Justification for Truck & Bus Tariffs
Under Secretary William Kimmitt issued a statement supporting tariffs on imports of medium and heavy-duty trucks, truck parts, and buses on national security grounds under §232. The action targets foreign suppliers of commercial vehicle products deemed a threat to U.S. industrial and defense readiness.
What changed
Commerce ITA Press published a trade-policy source record: Under Secretary William Kimmitt issued a statement supporting tariffs on imports of medium and heavy-duty trucks, truck parts, and buses on national security grounds under §232. The action targets foreign suppliers of commercial vehicle products deemed a threat to U.S. industrial and defense readiness.
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Affected scope
HS scope: 87; instruments: §232
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