CBP Monitoring Australia Imports of Steel, Aluminum

Australia's exemption from Section 232 tariffs (see 1805310007) involves a deal in which CBP constantly monitors imports from the country, according to a report from Inside U.S. Trade on Aug. 20. John Leonard, executive director-trade policy and programs, briefly mentioned the arrangement during a meeting with reporters on Aug. 14. Australia was give "a special exemption from both tariffs and quota, but we're still monitoring imports from Australia," he said.