232 Investigation Launched for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks and Parts

The Commerce Department quietly launched an investigation into the national security threat of the import of trucks of gross weight of more than 10,000 pounds and components and systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, including engines and engine parts, transmissions and powertrain parts, as well as electrical components.

A pre-publication Federal Register notice posted April 23 said the investigation began on the April 22, but there was no media release at the department on the action.

The Bureau of Industry and Security will accept comments on the investigation until May 16, at regulations.gov, BIS-2025-0024.