Addressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Copper
Initiates a Section 232 investigation into copper imports and their impact on national security.
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Copper is critical material for defense, energy, and critical infrastructure. U.S. faces significant vulnerabilities in copper supply chain from foreign imports, necessitating investigation under Trade Expansion Act section 232.
Secretary of Commerce shall initiate Trade Expansion Act section 232 investigation on copper in all forms to determine national security effects, assessing domestic production and recycling capacity, foreign subsidies and predatory practices, export restriction risks, and whether tariffs or quotas are necessary to protect national security.
Secretary of Commerce shall consult with Defense Secretary and relevant agencies. Within 270 days, Secretary shall submit report with findings on whether copper imports threaten national security and recommendations on tariffs, quotas, or incentives.
Standard boilerplate: preserves existing agency authority, conditions the order on appropriations, and creates no enforceable private rights.