Commerce secretary: 'too early' to say if U.S. will impose auto tariffs

[July 19, 2018]  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Thursday it is "too early" to say if the United States will impose import tariffs of up to 25 percent on imported cars and parts -- a suggestion that has been met with harsh criticism from the industry.

The department opened a probe in May into whether imported autos and parts pose a national security risk and is holding a hearing on the investigation on Thursday, taking testimony from auto trade groups, many foreign governments and others.

(Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)

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