FR: Trade Representative, Office of United States

USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations on Forced Labor Imports

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated Section 301 investigations into economies failing to prohibit and enforce bans on goods produced with forced labor. The USTR is seeking public comments and will hold hearings on the matter.

USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations on Manufacturing Practices

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated Section 301 investigations into the manufacturing practices of several economies, citing structural excess capacity. The USTR is seeking public comments and requests to appear at hearings, with a deadline of April 15, 2026, for submissions.