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Trump’s theatrical tariff tactics: His Section 301 probe targets should keep watch and share notes

Trump’s theatrical tariff tactics: His Section 301 probe targets should keep watch and share notes

Trump’s theatrical tariff tactics: His Section 301 probe targets should keep watch and share notes


Over the past fortnight, investigations into 16 countries for supposed manufacturing “excess capacity” have been launched under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act. The office of US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer also announced that similar probes would begin into forced labour practices in 60 countries. Several of America’s largest trade partners, including the EU, Japan, India and Mexico, will be on both lists.

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