On March 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce initiated Section 232 investigations to assess the national security implications of copper and wood product imports. 

The investigations were initiated under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. § 1862), which grants the president the authority to take action and direct the U.S. Department of Commerce if imports of certain goods are determined to threaten national security.

The investigation is looking to assess copper imports in various forms, including raw mined copper, copper concentrates, refined copper, copper alloys, scrap copper, and derivative products. The Commerce Department is seeking public comments to evaluate factors such as:

Public comment is also being sought pursuant to an investigation to assess the national security implications of imports of wood products, including timber, lumber, and their derivative products.

In pursuit of its investigation, the Commerce Department is seeking public comments to evaluate factors such as:

Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other pertinent information on both topics by April 1, 2025.

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