Section 301 Investigations
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U.S. Trade Rep. Greer Comments on Structural Approach To China, Phase One Investigation
At a press conference during a meeting of G20 trade ministers in Milwaukee today, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer commented on several China-related trade issues.
U.S. Trade Court Holds Hearing in Section 301 Forced Labor Case
At a hearing today, a three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) pressed lawyers for both plaintiffs and the U.S. government about their arguments related to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in response to concerns about trade in goods made using forced labor.
Plaintiffs Make Motion for Judgment in Section 301 Forced Labor Case
In the lawsuit against the Section 301 tariffs on 60 economies that the Trump administration deems to have insufficient laws or enforcement against imports made with forced labor, the plaintiffs in the lead case have filed a motion for judgment based on the agency record.
U.S. Supreme Court Declines To Hear China Section 301 Tariff Case
In an order issued today, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal related to the Section 301 tariffs originally imposed on Chinese imports during President Trump's first term. This leaves the appeals court decision in the case as the final word on the matter for
Bipartisan Senate Effort Pressures Trump Administration to End Port Fee Pause Deal with China
U.S. lawmakers are intensifying pressure on the Trump administration to reimpose Section 301 port fees on Chinese vessels, warning that the current suspension compromises American security.
USTR Sets Forced Labor Tariff Rates, China Gets 12.5%
In a determination issued late last night, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) set tariff rates in its Section 301 investigation of whether 60 economies prohibit imports made with forced labor. China and Hong Kong were hit with 12.5% tariffs, while Taiwan got 10%. USTR will
Section 301 Excess Capacity Hearing Highlights China Concerns
Last week, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) held a four-day hearing as part of its Section 301 investigation of Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sectors.