Trump Administration Launches Section 301 Investigation Into Unfair Trade Practices Targeting EU, China, and 40+ Countries

On March 11, 2026, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the launch of a Section 301 investigation into unfair trade practices by multiple trading partners. According to The Public India YouTube channel, this probe targets countries including the European Union, China, and others, following a Supreme Court ruling last month that struck down key parts of President Donald Trumps earlier tariff policies as unconstitutional. YTN News reports that the investigation covers 16 economic entities, encompassing over 40 countries such as South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and the 27 member states of the European Union. Greer stated in a telephone briefing that the focus will be on structural overproduction in manufacturing sectors, related policies, and practices. He expects the probe to uncover various unfair trade practices, with a committee formed to begin accepting written opinions around March 17. The move comes after the Supreme Court invalidated reciprocal tariffs, prompting the Trump administration to pivot to Section 301 under trade law as a potential path for new tariffs. YTN notes that a prior Section 122 tariff imposition has a 150-day window ending in late July, and this investigation, expected to wrap up within five months, could lead to additional duties by then. Greer emphasized aiming for a swift conclusion, while affirming existing trade deals remain valid but warning that outcomes might include tariffs or other measures. Caption News highlights Greers pre-briefing comment that the review will examine policies linked to excess production capacity. US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent previously indicated that bolstering Sections 232, 301, and 122 would maintain steady tariff revenues in 2026. This development has sparked global discussions, with analysts viewing it as a strategic push amid US midterm elections. Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.