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The U.S. Department of Commerce has started an investigation to examine how imports of timber, lumber, and related products affect national security. This investigation is being conducted under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. The Department of Commerce is asking for public comments, data, and analyses on the investigation, with a focus on issues like the demand and supply of timber and lumber, foreign supply chains, trade practices, and potential measures to enhance national security. Comments must be submitted by April 1, 2025, through the federal portal, with specific instructions for submitting confidential information.

The Department of Commerce is starting an investigation to understand how importing pharmaceuticals and their ingredients might affect national security. This examination is under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. They are asking the public for comments, data, and insights by May 7, 2025. They are particularly interested in the demand for these drugs in the U.S., the impact of foreign supply chains, and possible ways to boost local production.

The Department of Commerce is inviting public comments about its information collection activities, which are under review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The goal is to gather feedback on whether these collections are necessary, accurate, and not too burdensome. These information collections relate to exclusions from national security-related import adjustments on steel and aluminum as per Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, and comments must be submitted by April 1, 2025. Comments will be part of public records and help evaluate the practical utility and cost impact of the collection process.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is investigating how importing copper affects national security. This investigation, initiated under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, covers all forms of copper, including raw copper, alloys, and scrap. The public is invited to submit comments, data, and other relevant information by April 1, 2025. The department is particularly interested in insights on the copper demand for defense and infrastructure, domestic production capabilities, and the influence of foreign suppliers and trade practices.

The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security is asking for public comments on an investigation into how importing semiconductors and their manufacturing equipment affects national security. This investigation, begun on April 1, 2025, under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, looks into things like domestic demand, foreign supply, and trade impacts. People interested in giving feedback have until May 7, 2025, to submit their thoughts through the federal rulemaking portal. The department is especially keen on insights related to current trade policies, foreign competition, and the feasibility of boosting U.S. production.