US Section 301 Trade Investigations

US Section 301 trade investigations

The Trump administration has initiated a series of sweeping trade investigations that could lead to the imposition of fresh tariffs after the US Supreme Court struck down its previous tariffs. The US trade representative (USTR) announced two new investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, including one targeting alleged excess manufacturing capacity, which opened for public comment today. Section 301 The USTR investigations cover …

U.S. Launches New Trade Probes That Could Lead to Tariffs

The United States has opened new investigations into alleged unfair trade practices that could lead to tariffs on dozens of countries, part of a broader effort to rebuild trade leverage after courts struck down earlier tariffs. The probes, launched by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, will examine issues including industrial overcapacity and forced labor practices in global supply chains. Cou…

U.S. Launches Section 301 Investigations into Global Manufacturing Overcapacity

The U.S. Trade Representative has initiated Section 301 investigations into structural excess manufacturing capacity in 16 economies, including China, the European Union, and Mexico. The review will assess whether foreign acts or policies unfairly burden or restrict U.S. commerce. Public comments open March 17, 2026.

Asia braces for sweeping tariffs – China Daily

Asian economies are bracing for sweeping Section 301 trade probes by the United States that could pave the way for new tariffs on key export sectors, after the US Supreme Court ruled on Feb 20 that “reciprocal tariffs” were illegal. Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974 allows the Office of the US Trade Representative, or USTR, to investigate and address unfair foreign trade practices. If violations are found, the US can impose tariffs or othe…

Will Trump’s trade chief go after shipbuilding again? Probe that could lead to tariffs names sector

US trade representative’s investigations into ‘excess capacity’ look at China, Japan, South Korea and more