Key Points:
- BIS Investigations: The Bureau of Industry and Security is reviewing imports for national security risks under Section 232.
- Affected Categories:
- Medical Goods: PPE, medical consumables, equipment, and devices (e.g., masks, gloves, syringes, ventilators, MRI machines).
- Industrial Machinery: Robotics, CNC machines, metalworking tools, and specialty equipment.
- Possible Outcome: Additional tariffs may be imposed on these imports.
- Comment Deadline: Written input due by October 17.
- Topics of Interest for Comments:
- U.S. demand vs. domestic production capacity
- Role and risks of foreign supply chains
- Impact of foreign subsidies and unfair trade practices
- National security risks from foreign control or export restrictions
- Feasibility of boosting U.S. production
- Effectiveness of current trade policies and need for new measures
We are aware of the postings on Truth Social of more tariff talk, but until it is posted by either the White House, Trade, or Customs; it’s just a social media post