The Trump administration announced that it will continue its tariff investigations during the impending government shutdown, citing national security concerns. The Commerce Department’s contingency plan allows for ongoing investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which authorizes tariffs on imports deemed critical to national security. This approach allows the government to keep working on these cases despite a lapse in congressional funding.

Tariff Investigations Press on Despite Shutdown

The administration’s shift in strategy, disclosed in a recently updated contingency plan, signals intent to push ahead with investigations on certain imports. By emphasizing national security, the Commerce Department can continue laying the groundwork for potential tariffs . The

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