US probing impacts of imported jets, aircrafts on national security

The Trump administration is currently probing the impact of imported commercial jets, engines and other aircraft parts on national security, according to a copy of the federal notice made public on May 9. 

The Commerce Department started the investigation on May 1, per the notice.

The department is seeking public comments on the current and projected demand for commercial aircraft and jet engines, the role of foreign supply chains in meeting U.S. demand for commercial jets and the “impact of foreign government subsidies and predatory trade practices on the competitiveness of the commercial aircraft and jet engine industry.” 

Read more at The Hill