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Wind turbines, components come under scrutiny

The Trump administration has launched a national security probe into imports of wind turbines and their components — a move that could ultimately lead to higher tariffs for wind energy.

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The probe, which marks the latest salvo in the administration’s efforts to stymie wind energy, was announced in a Federal Register notice Thursday.

“On August 13, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce initiated an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of wind turbines and their parts and components,” the notice says.

It does not explicitly lay out the reasons for or evidence behind the probe, and the Bureau of Industry and Security did not immediately respond to questions from The Hill.

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