WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the Department of Commerce initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. § 1862) (“Section 232”), to determine the effects on the national security of the imports of medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and medium- and heavy-duty truck parts.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is examining the current quantities and circumstances of these imports to determine if it threatens to impair U.S. national security and whether action is needed to address any such threat. Protection of U.S. national security and economic interests remains the President’s first priority, and this investigation will ensure American truck manufacturing remains protected.

Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Jeffrey Kessler released the following statement:

“A strong and resilient automotive and truck industry is vital to our national security. Under President Trump’s leadership, the Commerce Department will work to support this vital sector and carefully assess the risks posed by external threats and supply chain vulnerabilities.”

Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other information pertinent to the investigation to the Department of Commerce’s (Department) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security.
 
All written comments on this request must be filed through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. To submit comments, enter Docket Number BIS-2025-0024 on the home page and click “Search.” The site will provide a search results page listing all documents associated with this docket. Find the reference to this document and click the button entitled “Comment.” The due date for filing comments is May 16, 2025.

Advancing U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and promoting continued U.S. strategic technology leadership.

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