Trump launches national security probe of wind industry

The Trump administration is launching an investigation into how imports of wind turbines and components affect national security, a move that could spur additional tariffs and challenges for the industry.

In a Federal Register notice, the Commerce Department called for public comments on the probe, which commenced on Aug. 13 under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

The plan comes as multiple headwinds are facing the wind industry, including faster phase-outs of tax credits than other technologies under Trump’s megalaw and an Interior Department review of offshore regulations.

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