Section 301 Investigations
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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.
Section 301 Forced Labor Hearing Highlights China Concerns
At a hearing last week held by the U.S. Trade Representative's Office on the failure of various governments to ban imports made with forced labor, various witnesses testified and U.S. government officials asked questions, with Chinese practices playing a prominent role.
Chinese Organizations Submit Comments in USTR Section 301 Investigations
In response to two Section 301 investigations recently initiated by the U.S. Trade Representative's Office, a number of Chinese trade and industry associations have submitted comments and one requested to appear at the hearings.
China Launches Trade Barrier Probes into U.S. Supply Chains, Green Energy
Last Friday, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) initiated two trade investigations into U.S. practices, targeting policies (1) obstructing trade in green products and (2) perceived to disrupt global supply chains.