Comments to US Dept. of Commerce Section 232 National Security Investigation On Medical Imports

The Alliance urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to "carefully weigh the real-world consequences" of its recently published Section 232 National Security Investigation into the importation of medical devices and equipment, medical consumables and personal protective equipment. "Section 232 is designed to protect national security interests. In the context of medical imports, however, this approach can have the unintended consequence of compromising public health...Wound care is time sensitive and resource intensive. The successful treatment of complex wounds often relies on advanced dressings, biologics, and other specialized products, many of which are sourced globally. Limiting access to these materials through tariffs or import restrictions would directly jeopardize patient outcomes and strain already overburdened clinical system," the Alliance wrote, recommending exclusion of medical equipment, supplies and devices from any Section 232 actions. 

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