The US Department of Commerce is considering imposing tariffs on more imported auto parts

On September 16, according to Reuters, the U.S. Commerce Department said on Tuesday that < b > will consider industry requests for tariffs on more imported auto parts in the coming weeks on national security grounds . In May, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imported cars and auto parts worth more than $460 billion a year, but an agreement has since been reached to lower tariffs on some countries. The U.S. Commerce Department said on Monday that domestic producers of cars or auto parts, or any industry association, can request tariffs on additional parts.