US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India

The move comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Trump's tariffs policies.

Trump Administration to Announce New Trade Investigations

The investigations into unfair trade practices will likely lead to tariffs on foreign countries, as the administration works to replace the import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court.

By Ana Swanson and Tyler Pager

South Korea approves $350bn US investment package

Special bill will establish fund to put money into American industries as part of trade deal

South Korea passes special bill to implement its $350 billion U.S. investment pledge

Seoul will now have the legal framework it needs to carry out its investment commitment made to Washington in exchange for more favorable "reciprocal" tariff rates.

Trade talks, ‘raising lobsters’, tech earnings

United States and Chinese trade negotiators will meet in Paris on Sunday and Monday, seeking to ready a deal ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing at the end of the month. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, according to US and Chinese government statements. Neither side gave specific details about the discussions. The sixth round of Bessent-He trade talks comes amid volatility in oil markets due to...

By Raymond Ma,Neil Denslow

U.S. opens unfair trade practices probe of 60 countries, including India, over forced labor

The list of 60 countries and economies includes some major U.S. trade ​partners and allies such ‌as Australia, Canada, the EU, Britain, Israel, India, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. China and Russia are also on the list

US launches 'forced labour' probe against India and 59 other countries: What is Section 301?

The US trade representative's office has launched Section 301 investigations into 60 economies, including India, for failing to address forced labor in imports. This move follows a Supreme Court ruling and aims to determine if foreign governments are sufficiently prohibiting goods made with forced labor, impacting US workers and businesses. New tariffs on several countries are possible by summer.

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Singapore could face double whammy of rising energy costs and higher US tariffs - The Straits Times

Singapore could face double whammy of rising energy costs and higher US tariffs  The Straits Times

US starts ‘unfair trade’ probe against India, 15 others economies

This move by the Trump administration comes as a bid to rebuild tariff pressure after the SCOTUS struck down the centrepiece of its global trade agenda.

US initiates Section 301 probe against India, China, 14 others

By Ravi Dutta Mishra

Pakistan among 60 countries facing US forced labour investigations

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated investigations into what it considers unfair trade practices in 60 economies, including Pakistan, according to a press release issued by the USTR on March 12. According to the statement, the investigations will focus on whether governments have failed to impose and effectively enforce bans on the importation of goods produced with forced labour. The economies subject to the investigations include many major US trading partners inc­l­...

By none@none.com (Sophiya Rafi)

Japan listed in second U.S. trade investigation announced in as many days

Sixty jurisdictions are mentioned in the new inquiry, which deals with forced labor.

After 'Unfair Practice', India, US Trade Partners Face 'Forced Labour' Probe

The US has launched a second round of Section 301 investigations against India and 59 other trading partners - this time over the alleged use of forced labour to produce goods imported by Washington - US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said.

US trade probe puts pressure on South Korea over surplus

The US has launched a sweeping trade investigation into 16 key trading partners, including South Korea, China and Japan, in a move that could set the stage for new tariffs as the Trump administration seeks to restore duties recently struck down by the US Supreme Court. The US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Wednesday his office would begin a probe under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act. The legal tool allows Washington to investigate foreign trade practices deemed unfair, and depending

By The Korea Herald

US opens trade probes against Japan, over a dozen other countries - 毎日新聞

US opens trade probes against Japan, over a dozen other countries  毎日新聞

Top US, China economy officials to meet for talks in Paris

The Paris talks come ahead of a planned April meeting between the US and Chinese leaders.

Singapore to engage with USTR on Trump's trade probes - The Jakarta Post

Singapore to engage with USTR on Trump's trade probes  The Jakarta Post

Thailand prepares to defend USTR on trade probes

The Commerce Ministry has set up a task force to compile evidence to argue against the United States Trade Representative (USTR), which included Thailand in its new investigations into unfair practices.

US launches trade probes into China, other economies over failures to act on forced labor

The United States launched trade investigations Thursday into 60 economies including China, the EU and Japan, fueling the possibility of further tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global duties. The set of probes, initiated by the US Trade Representative (USTR) office, will look into “failures to take action on forced labor” […]

By AFP

US Tariff Investigations Put China, EU And Other Major Trading Partners In New Crosshairs

US Tariff Investigations Put China, EU And Other Major Trading Partners In New Crosshairs The Trump administration has opened a new round of tariff investigations that could lead to higher duties on at least 16 trading partners, as officials seek to rebuild a trade enforcement framework after the Supreme Court invalidated a number of the president’s second-term tariffs. The probes, announced Wednesday by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, will be conducted under Sec...

By Tyler Durden

US launches trade probes into EU, China, others

The U.S. announced new probes Wednesday into what it considers unfair trade practices by dozens of countries, including the European Union and China, opening the door to penalties...

US Section 301 probe draws opposition from China, risks further disrupting global trade: Chinese expert - Global Times

US Section 301 probe draws opposition from China, risks further disrupting global trade: Chinese expert  Global Times

Thailand to Challenge US Section 301 Probe, Citing Role of American Firms in Trade Surplus - Nation Thailand

Thailand to Challenge US Section 301 Probe, Citing Role of American Firms in Trade Surplus  Nation Thailand

US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India - Saudi Gazette

US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India  Saudi Gazette

The United States launches trade investigations, the first step towards new tariffs - Seneweb

The United States launches trade investigations, the first step towards new tariffs  Seneweb