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President Trump Signs Order to Launch Aluminum Imports Investigation

Another “Section 232” investigation for the Trump administration. Will it lead to action?

First steel, now aluminum.

President Donald Trump officially signed an executive order on Thursday afternoon to initiate a Section 232(b) investigation into aluminum imports. Overseen by the Commerce Department, the investigation will determine whether foreign imports of aluminum threaten national security — and if so, Trump will have the power to act to restrict imports, including through tariffs.

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