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BIS: Launches Section 232 Investigation into Commercial Aircraft and Jet Engine Imports
BIS: Launches Section 232 Investigation into Commercial Aircraft and Jet Engine Imports
May 15, 2025/
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has initiated a Section 232 national security investigation focused on imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and related parts. Stakeholders and industry participants are invited to submit comments, which are due by June 3, 2025.
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