USTR Section 301 Investigations

USTR Section 301 Investigations on Digital Services Taxes

The USTR is investigating Digital Services Taxes (DSTs) imposed by France and other countries, including Austria, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. These investigations fall under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and may lead to trade actions.

USTR Section 301 Investigation into Vietnam's Currency Valuation

The USTR has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam's currency valuation practices. This action is part of the USTR's ongoing trade enforcement efforts and may lead to trade actions if unfair practices are found.

USTR Investigates Mexico's Agricultural Trade Practices

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Mexico's agricultural trade practices, specifically concerning seasonal and perishable products. This action follows a petition alleging that these practices negatively impact U.S. producers.

USTR Section 301 Investigation into China's Fentanyl Practices

The USTR has initiated a Section 301 investigation into China's acts, policies, and practices related to illicit fentanyl. This action follows a petition and will examine China's role in the global fentanyl supply chain.

USTR Section 301 Investigation: China's Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors

The USTR has initiated a Section 301 investigation into China's targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. This action aims to address concerns about China's dominance and potential unfair trade practices in these critical industries.

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.

Section 301 Investigation: Korea's Coupang Practices

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has received a petition to initiate a Section 301 investigation into Korea's acts, policies, and practices concerning Coupang. This action may lead to potential trade remedies if the investigation finds grounds for action.

Section 301 Investigation: China's Phase One Agreement Implementation

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated a Section 301 investigation into China's implementation of its commitments under the Phase One agreement. The USTR is seeking public comments and has scheduled a hearing to gather input on this matter.

Section 301 Investigation: Brazil's Trade Practices

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Brazil's trade practices concerning digital trade, electronic payment services, tariffs, anti-corruption enforcement, intellectual property, ethanol market access, and illegal deforestation. This action seeks to determine if these practices are unfair or discriminatory.