NMMA supports industry letter urging commerce to revise Section 232 implementation process
by National Marine Manufacturers Association 30 Jun 2025 16:18 PDT
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On June 24, NMMA joined 29 leading industry associations in a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick advocating for revisions to the Department of Commerce's implementation of Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum and related derivative products.
The letter emphasizes the need for a more transparent and targeted approach to avoid unintended harm to U.S. manufacturing, including the $230 billion recreational boating industry.
The letter outlines several recommendations to ensure the process advances shared goals of strengthening national security and domestic production while maintaining U.S. industrial competitiveness.
Key requests in the letter include:
- Extending the public comment period on inclusion requests from 14 to at least 45 days
- Narrowing the scope of inclusion requests to avoid overly broad Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications
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