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United States of America: Commerce Department initiates a Section 232 investigation into the national security implications of importing personal protective equipment, medical consumables, and medical equipment

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24 Sep 2025

In September 2025, the US Department of Commerce launched a Section 232 investigation into the national security implications of importing personal protective equipment, medical consumables, and medical equipment, including devices.

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2 likely harmful

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Updated: 25 Sep 2025
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On 24 September 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the launch of a Section 232 investigation—initiated on 2 September 2025—into the national security implications of imports of p...

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Updated: 25 Sep 2025
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Recent update from 25 Sep 2025:

On 24 September 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the launch of a Section 232 investigation—initiated on 2 September 2025—into the national security implications of imports of p...

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