Trump Administration Looks Into New Tariffs on Imported Vehicles

White House and industry officials have discussed using national-security law to justify such tariffs

William Mauldin,

Timothy Puko, and

Kate O’Keeffe

Updated May 23, 2018 8:58 p.m. ET

WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is using national-security laws to consider imposing new tariffs on vehicle and auto-parts imports, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

President Donald Trump is asking for new tariffs of as much as 25% on automobile imports, according to those familiar with his request, after he repeatedly signaled his intention to impose such tariffs.

Mr....