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USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation on Manufacturing Excess Capacity

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated a Section 301 investigation into structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors. This action aims to assess potential trade-distorting practices and their impact on U.S. industries.

USTR Section 301 Investigation: Forced Labor Goods Imports

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated a Section 301 investigation into the failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The USTR is seeking public comments on this matter, with a deadline of April 15.

EU Council Decision Supporting African Mine Action Capacities

The Council of the EU has adopted a decision to support African capacities for mine action with a €3 million budget over 36 months. This initiative aims to strengthen national mine-action programs in several African countries, contributing to a mine-free continent.

Media Advisory: EU Environment Council Meeting

The Council of the EU has issued a media advisory for the Environment Council meeting scheduled for March 17, 2026. The advisory outlines the indicative programme, including discussions on CO2 emission standards, post-2030 decarbonisation efforts, and the EU Bioeconomy Strategy.

EU Council Media Advisory: General Affairs Council and Montenegro Accession Conference

The EU Council has issued a media advisory for a meeting of the General Affairs Council and an accession conference with Montenegro scheduled for March 17, 2026. The advisory outlines the indicative programme, including press conferences and working lunches, for journalists attending the event in Brussels.

EU Council Sanctions 16 Persons, 3 Entities for Iran Human Rights Violations

The Council of the EU has sanctioned an additional 16 individuals and three entities for serious human rights violations in Iran. These measures include asset freezes and travel bans, bringing the total number of sanctioned individuals to 263 and entities to 53.

EU Sanctions Four Individuals for Russian Information Manipulation

The Council of the EU has sanctioned four individuals for their involvement in Russia's hybrid activities and foreign information manipulation. These individuals are now subject to asset freezes and travel bans within the EU.

EU Council Sanctions Three Entities and Two Individuals for Cyber-Attacks

The Council of the EU has imposed sanctions on three entities and two individuals for their involvement in malicious cyber-attacks targeting EU member states and partners. The measures include asset freezes and travel bans, expanding the EU's horizontal cyber sanctions regime.

EU Council Sanctions Nine Individuals for Bucha Massacre

The EU Council has sanctioned nine individuals for their role in the Bucha massacre, imposing asset freezes and travel bans. These measures are part of broader sanctions against Russia due to its war of aggression against Ukraine.

EU Council Adopts Conclusions on Countering Hybrid Threats

The Council of the EU has adopted conclusions on advancing the EU's capacity to counter hybrid threats, reaffirming its commitment to use all available tools to prevent, deter, and respond to hybrid campaigns. The conclusions specifically condemn Russia's persistent hybrid activities and outline a strategic approach to counter these threats.