The U.S. Department of Commerce, through its Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), continues to actively pursue investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. These investigations aim to determine whether specific imports threaten to impair U.S. national security. In recent months, BIS has significantly broadened the scope of its inquiries, reflecting heightened concerns over supply chain resilience, critical infrastructure, and technological competitiveness. This alert provides an overview of the currently active investigations and offers practical guidance for stakeholders, including how to participate in the public comment process.

On January 26, 2025, a feud between the United States and Colombia began pertaining to U.S. military flights carrying deportees to Colombia. After initially providing approval for the two aircraft to land in Colombia, Colombian President Gustavo Petro blocked their landing. According to his multiple social media posts, he explained that he was objecting to the use of military planes as opposed to commercial airlines to deport the migrants. In response, President Trump posted on social media that his administration will institute a number of actions against Colombia.