Addressing the Threat to National Security From Imports of Copper

This EO states that it is the policy of the US to ensure a reliable, secure, and resilient domestic copper supply chain. The Secretary of Commerce is directed to initiate an investigation under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to determine the effects on national security of imports of copper in all forms and assess it based on 19 U.S.C. 1862(d) factors, and other factors as listed by the EO. The Secretary of Commerce shall consult with Secretaries of Defense, Energy, and Interior to evaluate national security risks associated with copper import dependency.

• Commerce
• Defense
• Energy
• Interior

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Cancel planned June 1 tariff increase to $200 per postal item — must occur by June 1, 2025

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