
On March 26, 2025, President Trump, pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2411), as amended, and Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. § 1862) issued a Proclamation titled Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into The United States. The Proclamation is being issued under Section 232 to protect U.S. national security interests and under Section 301, which allows for the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to investigate and respond to unfair trade practices of foreign countries, including allowing for the imposition of tariffs.