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United States of America: U.S. Administration concludes Section 232 investigation on imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products

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15 Apr 2025

In April 2025, the United States government directed the Secretary of Commerce to investigate the national security implications of imported processed critical minerals and their derivative products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. In January 2025, the Commerce Department concluded the investigation.

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2 likely harmful

0 liberalising

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Updated: 15 Jan 2026
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Recent update from 14 Jan 2026:

On 14 January 2026, the U.S. Administration issued a Section 232 proclamation concerning imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products (PCMDPs). The proclamation directs the ...

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Updated: 15 Jan 2026
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Recent update from 14 Jan 2026:

On 14 January 2026, the U.S. Administration issued a Section 232 proclamation concerning imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products (PCMDPs). The proclamation directs the ...

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