Guide Section 301: Implications for APAC Supply Chains
The investigation covers a broad range of sectors, including autos, electronics, semiconductors, steel, batteries, solar modules, and machinery and focuses heavily on Asia‑based
Guide Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
Section 301 Investigations An investigation under Section 301 may occur if the rights of the United States under any trade agreement are being denied, or an act, policy, or practice of a
Guide What Trump''s Section 301 investigations mean for trade
The investigations are targeting China, Mexico, the EU and more than a dozen other economies, and are being carried out under Section 301 of the
Guide What Is a Section 301 Investigation for Unfair Trade?
The scope of Section 301 covers both goods and services, including foreign direct investment and intellectual property rights. This allows the USTR to address complex, modern trade
Guide Findings of the USTR Review of the Section 301 Investigation
Within the FR Notice, the proposed actions by the USTR included the following: Modifying the Section 301 actions by adding or increasing section 301 ad valorem rates of duty, as directed by the
Guide OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
actions, as modified, in achieving the objectives of the investigation, other actions that could be taken, and the effects of such actions on the United States economy, including consumers. The report, Four
Guide USTR Extends Exclusions from China Section 301
WASHINGTON – Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced the extension of exclusions in the Section 301
Guide Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974: Origin, Evolution, and Use
Section 301 investigations are conducted by a “Section 301 Committee”—a subordinate, staff-level body of the USTR-led interagency Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC).
Guide Section 301 Fact Sheet | United States Trade
Section 301 Fact Sheet Following a Memorandum from President Trump, on August 18, 2017, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiated an investigation under
Guide What the Section 301 overcapacity investigation covers,
What the Section 301 overcapacity investigation covers, and what it does not On 11 March, USTR opened Section 301 investigations into structural
Guide Entry 05 | An introduction to Section 301
The §301 investigation of France''s DST communicated a warning to other jurisdictions not to follow France''s lead, but even so a number of jurisdictions have subsequently announced similar measures.
Guide Section 301 Investigation of Digital Services Taxes
On June 2, 2020, the Trump administration announced Section 301 investigations into digital services taxes adopted or under consideration by Austria, Brazil, the
Guide After IEEPA: New Section 301 investigations and why
Section 301 authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to investigate whether foreign governments are engaging in “unfair” acts, policies, or
Guide Section 301 Investigations
Section 301 – Failure to Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor (initiated March 12, 2026) Section 301 – Structural Excess Capacity and
Guide What Is Section 301?
What is Section 301? Under the Trade Act of 1974, this section allows for a United States Trade Representative (or USTR — in the case of the Vietnam
Guide USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation on China''s
WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced today the initiation of an investigation regarding China''s acts, policies,
Guide Section 301 and China: Mature-Node Semiconductors
Section 301 Process Investigations: Section 301 generally requires that USTR conclude investigations within 12 months. USTR may determine, after carrying out an investigation, whether action under
Guide Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
If USTR initiates a Section 301 investigation, it must seek to negotiate a settlement with a foreign country in the form of compensation or elimination of the trade barrier.
Guide Section 301 Investigation
CSIS''s James Lewis submission to the USTR informed the 2017 Section 301 Report into China''s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and
Guide Initiation of Section 301 Investigations: Acts
The United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) has initiated investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 regarding the acts, policies, and practices
Guide Section 301 Investigations: Foreign Digital Services Taxes (DSTs)
There are specific timelines to take action under Section 301, but waivers provide flexibility, especially if the USTR determines that substantial progress is being made, or that a delay is necessary or
Guide Section 301: History and Overview | International Trade
Following a Section 301 investigation, USTR may impose new tariffs, withdraw or suspend trade agreement concessions, and negotiate binding
Guide Updated July 30, 2025 Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
Section 301 Investigations An investigation under Section 301 may occur if the rights of the United States under any trade agreement are being denied, or an act, policy, or practice of a foreign
Guide Section 232 and Section 301 Trade Investigations under
Section 232 National Security Investigations Since January 20, 2025, the DOC has launched several new investigations under Section 232, broadening the focus
Guide Navigating the U.S. Section 301 Tariffs
Explore developments in U.S. Section 301 tariffs as the Biden Administration navigates green energy goals and challenges.
Guide Section 301 Fact Sheet
Section 301 Fact Sheet Following a Memorandum from President Trump, on August 18, 2017, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiated an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
Guide Section 301 Tariffs and Proceedings: Recent and Potential
Potential Investigation on Legacy Semiconductors from China Recent reports indicate that USTR may be planning to self-initiate—prior to Trump''s inauguration on January 20—a new
Guide Special 301 Report 2020
SECTION I: Developments in Intellectual Property Rights Protection, Enforcement, and Related Market Access he United States. Intellectual property (IP) infringement, including patent infringement,
Guide Section 301: Tariff Exclusions on U.S. Imports from China
Section 301 Tariff Exclusion Process The tariff exclusion process enabled interested parties— including law firms, trade associations, and customs brokers—to petition for an exemption from the Section
Guide Rough Seas Ahead
This client alert will provide background on this Section 301 investigation, provide a quick overview and assessment on some of the proposed remedies, highlight some of the novel issues