U.S. Department of Commerce Seeks Public Comments on Steel and Aluminum Tariff Adjustments Process

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The U.S. Department of Commerce is asking for public opinions on a new information collection about steel and aluminum tariffs. They want people to share their thoughts before they send the collection plan to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This is important to make sure the process is useful and not too hard for people to do.

Deadline for Comments

The deadline for sending in comments is August 17, 2026. People can write to Emily Davis at the International Trade Administration with their feedback. They should use the OMB Control Number 0625-0285 when they send their comments.

Background on Tariffs

Last year, on October 17, 2025, the President made a decision to change how medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and parts from other countries are brought into the United States. This change was to protect U.S. national security. The President decided that new tariffs were needed for these imports.

How Tariffs are Adjusted

Proclamation 10984 was made to allow changes in how much tariff companies pay when they bring in steel and aluminum from other countries. If certain companies in Canada or Mexico make commitments to produce more steel or aluminum in the U.S., they could pay less in tariffs.

The tariffs cannot go below 25 percent. The aim is to boost U.S. steel and aluminum production, which in turn supports the making of important items like vehicles in the U.S. For example, automobile parts and vehicle parts are key products.

Public Participation and Collection Process

The plan under discussion is meant to help the Department of Commerce figure out the best way to implement these tariffs. Information such as location, production details, and investment plans from companies can help in this process. Companies in Canada and Mexico that want reduced tariffs will provide this information.

Call for Comments and Participation

The Department of Commerce is encouraging public comments to improve their process. They want to know if the proposed collection makes sense and is useful. This feedback will help them evaluate if the process can be simpler and better for businesses.

Comments from the public will become a part of the official record. All personal details shared in comments, like names and addresses, might become public too.

Sheleen Dumas, the Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, shared this important notice from the Commerce Department.

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