Copper Wires and National Security: Imports Face Government Probe
Published Date: 3/13/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government is checking if importing copper affects our national security. This includes all kinds of copper, from raw ore to scrap and alloys. If you’re involved in copper trade or use, now’s the time to share your thoughts—your input could shape future rules and impact prices or availability.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Section 232 Investigation Opened for Copper
The Secretary of Commerce has opened an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to determine the effects on U.S. national security of imports of copper. The probe explicitly covers copper in all forms, including raw mined copper; copper concentrates; refined copper; copper alloys; scrap copper; and derivative products. If you import, manufacture, or use copper, this investigation pertains to the products you handle.
Interested Parties Invited To Submit Comments
The Bureau of Industry and Security invites interested parties to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other information relevant to the Section 232 investigation of copper imports. If you are an importer, exporter, producer, user, or other stakeholder in the copper supply chain, you are explicitly invited to provide information to the Department of Commerce.
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