The U.S. Commerce Department said on Monday it has opened national security investigations into the import of drones and related components as well as polysilicon, a key component in solar panels and semiconductors.
The "Section 232" investigations, which were opened on July 1 but not publicly disclosed previously, could be used as a basis for even higher tariffs on imported drones and polysilicon and its derivatives.
The Trump administration has already opened numerous national security investigations, including into the import of commercial aircraft, jet engines and parts, medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks and related parts, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.
If there's a threat to national security, why are there negotiations with China on the table? U.S. should just ban any import that's technical like drones coming from China. India banned the imports of drones last year and many companies were forced to set up their manufacturing inside India.
Why can't USA?