Gov't to Ensure Korea Treated No Less Favorably than Other Nations in USTR Probe: Minister

Gov't to ensure Korea treated no less favorably than other nations in USTR probe: minister

The government will respond to a U.S. trade inquiry into trading partners to ensure that Korea is treated no less favorably compared with other major economies, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Wednesday. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has recently launched investigations into 60 economies, including Korea, under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, as the U.S. President Donald Trump administration pushes to roll out new tar…

USTR Launches Section 301 Investigations Into Forced Labor in 60 Economies

The United States Trade Representative has initiated Section 301 investigations into 60 economies over failure to enforce bans on goods produced with forced labor. The review will assess whether these practices burden U.S. commerce. Public comments are due April 15, 2026, with hearings scheduled for April 28 as consultations begin.

USTR investigates 60 economies over forced labour enforcement

The USTR has launched investigations into the acts, policies, and practices of 60 major trading partners regarding forced labour enforcement.The post USTR investigates 60 economies over forced labour enforcement appeared first on Investment Monitor.