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TPM Newsletter: May 2025 - Key Highlights

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On 14th April 2025, the Secretary of Commerce announced the initiation of investigation into imports of pharmaceutical products and semiconductors under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, 1962.

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Updates concerning Measures by and against the USA

Trump administration initiates Section 232 investigation into Pharmaceutical products and Semiconductors (14 Apr)

On 14th April 2025, the Secretary of Commerce announced the initiation of investigation into imports of pharmaceutical products and semiconductors under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, 1962. As per the administration, these imports are a threat to the national security of USA. The administration has sought public comments, from importers and manufacturers that may be impacted by the potential tariffs on various issues such as the current and projected demand, role of foreign supply chains in meeting the U.S. demand, impact of subsidies by foreign governments and predatory trade practices on the U.S., etc., by 07th May 2025.

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