Section 215 ↔ Trump administration

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The Trump administration is linked to Section 232 through its use of the provision to impose tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles as described in [1], [2], and [3].

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Transatlantic Trade, the Trump Disruption and the World ... - ECPS populismstudies.org Kent Jones · European Center for Populism Studies 2 facts

referenceCovington & Burling LLP published an alert on July 28, 2025, detailing the status of Section 232 actions taken by the Trump administration.

claimThe imposition of Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium by the Trump administration was a subversion of GATT Article 21, a provision historically reserved for member countries facing demonstrably hostile foreign actions from other member countries.

International Trade Agreements and U.S. Tariff Laws everycrsreport.com EveryCRSReport.com 1 fact

accountIn 2025, the second Trump Administration used Section 232 to expand steel and aluminum tariffs, impose tariffs on automobiles and auto parts, and initiate several new investigations.