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trade28 days ago•2 min saved

US opens 60 Section 301 probes on forced-labor enforcement by partner economies

The U.S. Trade Representative has initiated 60 Section 301(b) investigations to determine whether 60 economies failed to prohibit or effectively enforce bans on goods made with forced labor, assessing if their acts are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden U.S. commerce. USTR will seek consultations, hold hearings on April 28, 2026, and accept written comments by April 15, 2026. The economies under review include major partners such as Canada, the European Union, China, India, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Vietnam, among others.

via ustr.gov|

#forced-labor #investigations #section-301

business1 month ago•5 min saved

Trump widens Section 301 probes to pressure partners and revive tariffs

The U.S. is launching 16 new Section 301 investigations into partners including China, the EU, and others to scrutinize perceived unfair practices and potential duties, after a Supreme Court ruling blocked earlier reciprocal tariffs; the probes could lead to new tariffs or other concessions, with public hearings starting May 5 as Washington seeks leverage to reindustrialize and reshape supply chains.

via CNBC|

#business #global-trade #section-301

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Trump Expands Tariff Probes Across Dozens of Partners in New Phase of Trade War

The Trump administration announced a new wave of Section 301 investigations into more than a dozen U.S. trading partners—including the EU, Mexico and China—to surface unfair practices and potentially trigger fresh tariffs, with a separate probe into goods made with forced labor to follow. The moves come as a 10% blanket tariff remains in place after a Supreme Court ruling limited country-specific duties, and officials say they aim to complete the investigations within the 150-day window tied to the current tariff, though the impact on existing deals with partners remains unclear.

via NBC News|

#forced-labor #section-301 #tariffs

world5 months ago•2 min saved

U.S. Launches New Investigation into China's Compliance with Trade Agreements

The U.S. Trade Representative has launched a Section 301 investigation into China's implementation of the Phase One Agreement, focusing on whether China has fulfilled its commitments and the impact on U.S. interests, with public comments and a hearing scheduled for December 2025.

via United States Trade Representative (.gov)|

#china #phase-one-agreement #section-301

business10 months ago•0 min saved

USTR Extends Some China Tariff Exclusions

The U.S. Trade Representative has extended certain exclusions from China Section 301 tariffs until August 31, 2025, originally set to expire on May 31, 2025, related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation.

via United States Trade Representative (.gov)|

#business #china-tariffs #exclusions