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US opens Section 232 investigation into medical devices, industrial robotics

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What happened: On September 23, the US Commerce Department indicated it has opened new Section 232 investigations into imports of robotics, industrial machinery, and medical devices.

That's in addition to the outstanding Section 232 investigations into pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

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