US Trade Representative Launches Section 301 Investigation Into Unfair Trade Practices by EU, China, and 40+ Countries

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced on March 11, 2026, 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 the Supreme Court's recent ruling that struck down key parts of President Donald Trump's earlier tariff policies as unconstitutional. YTN reports confirm Greer specified the investigation will review structural overproduction in manufacturing sectors, policies, and practices across 16 economic entities, encompassing over 40 countries such as South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and the 27 EU member states. In a telephone briefing, Greer stated the U.S. government will form a Section 301 committee, starting to accept written opinions from stakeholders around March 17, with the probe expected to conclude within five months. YTN News highlights that this move comes after the Supreme Court's decision on reciprocal tariffs, positioning Section 301 as a pathway for new tariffs by late July, aligning with the 150-day limit on prior Section 122 measures. Treasury Secretary Scott Besent noted in February that combining these tools would maintain steady tariff revenue into 2026. Greer emphasized in pre-briefings covered by Caption News that the focus includes overcapacity-linked unfair practices, expecting revelations that could lead to tariffs or other actions, while existing trade deals remain valid. This development has sparked discussions on potential impacts, especially amid U.S. midterm elections and global tensions. Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.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.