美国贸易代表：商务部正在考虑是否有必要依据232条款对关键矿物展开调查。

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Trade Representative indicates that the Department of Commerce is considering whether to investigate key minerals under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which assesses the impact of imports on national security [1] Group 1: Section 232 Overview - Section 232 allows the U.S. Department of Commerce to investigate whether the import of specific products poses a threat to national security [1] - Following the initiation of an investigation, the Department has 270 days to submit a report to the President [1] - The President has 90 days to decide on any final measures regarding the import of the relevant products [1]