Trump administration opens national security probe into imported commercial trucks

WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday it is opening a probe into national security impacts of imports of medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks and related parts into the United States.

The "Section 232" investigation could form the basis of grounds to impose new tariffs on work trucks. The department is seeking public comment by mid-May on the extent to which domestic production of trucks and truck parts can meet domestic demand and the concentration of United States imports of trucks and truck parts from a small number of suppliers.