Section 301 Forced Labor Public Hearings Announced
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USTR announces two-day public hearings on April 28 and April 29, 2026, regarding Section 301 investigations into 60 economies' acts, policies, and practices related to failures to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The hearings will be held in the main hearing room of the U.S. International Trade Commission at 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC, starting at 10:00 am ET. The hearings are on the record but will not be livestreamed; a full transcript will be posted on ustr.gov after the hearings.
“The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will hold public hearings on April 28 and April 29, 2026, regarding the Section 301 investigations into 60 economies' acts, policies, and practices related to the failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor.”
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USTR has announced public hearings scheduled for April 28 and April 29, 2026, to examine Section 301 investigations into forced labor practices in 60 economies. The hearings will take place at the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington, DC starting at 10:00 am ET. The hearings are on the record but no external cameras or video recording will be permitted, and the hearings will not be livestreamed. A full transcript will be made available on the USTR website after the hearings conclude.
Importers, exporters, and businesses with supply chains spanning the 60 economies under investigation should monitor the hearing schedule and transcripts for potential policy developments regarding forced labor import prohibitions. Interested parties may consult the USTR website for the hearing schedule and participate as appropriate.
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- Date
- 2026-04-28 at 10:00
- Location
- 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC
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WASHINGTON – The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will hold public hearings on April 28 and April 29, 2026, regarding the Section 301 investigations into 60 economies' acts, policies, and practices related to the failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
The hearings will take place in the main hearing room of the U.S. International Trade Commission, at 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC, starting at 10:00 am ET.
Please consult the USTR website for the hearing schedule.
Note: The hearings are on the record but no external cameras or video recording will be allowed in the hearing room. The hearings will not be livestreamed. A full transcript of the hearings will be posted on ustr.gov after the hearings. Please contact media@ustr.eop.gov with questions or for more information on media arrangements.
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