ustr greer testifies before house ways and means committee tariff exclusion process unlikely

The U.S. administration's decision to end tariff exclusion processes for Section 232 (metals) and Section 301 (China) tariffs increases input costs for U.S. importers and manufacturers relying on imported steel, aluminum, and Chinese goods. This is a regulatory channel affecting industrial supply chains, particularly for companies with high exposure to these tariffs. The impact is U.S.-specific but has global trade implications, especially for China and USMCA partners. No specific company or product price is directly mentioned, but the mechanism is clear: higher compliance costs and reduced ability to mitigate tariffs.