Oral Arguments Held in Section 232 Tariffs Challenge
The Court of International Trade held oral arguments Dec. 19 in a case filed by steel importers alleging that Section 232 tariffs are unconstitutional (see 1806270036). The American Iron and Steel Institute, which filed an amicus brief in the lawsuit,…
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put out a statement Dec. 19 that said: "We continue to strongly believe this case is without merit and the effort by importers of foreign steel to undermine the Section 232 relief through this case is bound to fail. Congress acted within its constitutional authority when it authorized the president to take action to adjust imports, when the Secretary of Commerce has determined that such imports threaten to impair the national security."