ASTA Letter Opposing Expansion of Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to Spice Imports
On October 21, 2025, ASTA shared a letter with the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) opposing the expansion of Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs to include any imported spices.
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