The Trump administration has launched national security investigations into imports of semiconductors, chipmaking equipment, and pharmaceutical products, setting the stage for potential new tariffs. The Commerce Department disclosed the probes in Federal Register notices on Monday, April 14, citing Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which allows tariffs based on national security grounds.

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Trump administration opens national security probe into chip and drug imports, signaling possible tariffs to boost U.S. manufacturing.

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