{"description":"Documents matching '\"section 301\"' and from Trade Representative, Office of United States","count":436,"total_pages":22,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bagencies%5D%5B%5D=trade-representative-office-of-united-states&conditions%5Bterm%5D=%22section+301%22&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Initiation of Section 301 Investigation; Hearing; and Request for Public Comments: Germany's Persistent Underpayment for Innovative Pharmaceutical Products","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States Trade Representative (U.S. Trade Representative) has initiated an investigation pursuant to the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act), with respect to Germany's persistent underpayment for innovative pharmaceutical products. The inter-agency Section 301 Committee is holding a public hearing and seeking public comments in connection with this investigation.","document_number":"2026-12671","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12671/initiation-of-section-301-investigation-hearing-and-request-for-public-comments-germanys-persistent","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-24/pdf/2026-12671.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12671.pdf?1782218714","publication_date":"2026-06-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"sales of innovative medicines. According to one estimate, this dynamic rebate will reach 20 percent by 2030. \n II. Initiation of <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> Investigation \n Section 302(b)(1)(A) of the Trade Act authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative to initiate an investigation to determine whether an act, policy, or practice of a foreign country is actionable under <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> of the Trade Act. Actionable conduct under <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> includes acts, policies, and practices of a foreign country that are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict U.S. commerce"},{"title":"Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action: China's Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance","type":"Notice","abstract":"On November 1, 2025, the White House announced a historic trade and economic deal reached between President Trump and President Xi Jinping of China. The United States Trade Representative, at the direction of the President, is suspending for one year, beginning on November 10, 2025, the responsive actions taken in this investigation.","document_number":"2025-19873","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/13/2025-19873/notice-of-modification-of-section-301-action-chinas-targeting-of-the-maritime-logistics-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-13/pdf/2025-19873.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19873.pdf?1762955112","publication_date":"2025-11-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"2411(c), and 2414(a)), and following consideration of public comments, as well as consultations with advisory committees and the <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> Committee, the U.S. Trade Representative determined to take action in this investigation. \n See \n April 23 notice.\n \n \n On October 10, pursuant to section 307(a), and following consideration of public comments, as well as consultations with advisory committees and the <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> Committee, the U.S. Trade Representative determined to modify the action. The modifications included changes to certain aspects of"},{"title":"Initiation of Section 301 Investigation and Request for Public Comments: Vietnam's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement","type":"Notice","abstract":"Pursuant to section 182(a)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act), the U.S. Trade Representative (Trade Representative) identified Vietnam as a priority foreign country due to Vietnam's denial of adequate and effective protection of intellectual property (IP) rights and its denial of fair and equitable market access to persons that rely on IP protection. Pursuant to section 302(b)(2) of the Trade Act, the Trade Representative is initiating a Section 301 investigation of the acts, policies, and practices of the Government of Vietnam related to IP protection and enforcement that resulted in the identification of Vietnam as a priority foreign country. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) proposes to determine that these acts, policies, and practices are actionable under section 301(b). USTR invites interested persons to submit written comments concerning the issues covered in the investigation.","document_number":"2026-11043","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11043/initiation-of-section-301-investigation-and-request-for-public-comments-vietnams-acts-policies-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-03/pdf/2026-11043.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11043.pdf?1780404310","publication_date":"2026-06-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"identification. \n \n The investigation will examine whether these acts, policies, and practices of Vietnam are actionable under <span class=\"match\">section 301</span>(b) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2411(b)), and, if so, what action the Trade Representative should take under <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(b). Acts, policies, or practices of a foreign country are actionable under <span class=\"match\">section 301</span>(b) if they are unreasonable or discriminatory, and burden or restrict U.S. commerce. Under <span class=\"match\">section 301</span>(d)(3)(B)(i)(II) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2411(d)(3)(B)(i)(II)), unreasonable acts, policies, or practices include"},{"title":"Initiation of Section 301 Investigations: Acts, Policies, and Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sectors","type":"Notice","abstract":"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 of certain economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in certain manufacturing sectors. Key trading partners have developed production capacity untethered from the incentives of domestic and global demand. This excess capacity leads to, among others, overproduction and large or persistent trade surpluses, as well as underutilized and unused capacity, in manufacturing sectors. These investigations will focus on economies that appear to exhibit structural excess capacity and production in various manufacturing sectors, such as through large or persistent trade surpluses or underutilized or unused capacity: China, the European Union (EU), Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Mexico, Japan, and India. The inter-agency Section 301 Committee is holding public hearings and seeking public comments in connection with these investigations. USTR will open dockets for submission of written comments and requests to appear at the hearings.","document_number":"2026-05214","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/17/2026-05214/initiation-of-section-301-investigations-acts-policies-and-practices-of-certain-economies-relating","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-17/pdf/2026-05214.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05214.pdf?1773665122","publication_date":"2026-03-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"also has created significant excess capacity in petrochemicals, steel, and other industries. \n III. Initiation of <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> Investigation \n Section 302(b)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act), authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative to initiate an investigation to determine whether an act, policy, or practice of a foreign country is actionable under <span class=\"match\">section 301</span> of the Trade Act. Actionable matters under <span class=\"match\">section 301</span> include acts, policies, and practices of a foreign country that are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or"},{"title":"Notice of Modification and Proposed Modification of Section 301 Action: China's Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance","type":"Notice","abstract":"In notices published on April 23, 2025, and June 12, 2025, the U.S. Trade Representative proposed certain modifications to the actions being taken in this investigation. This notice announces a determination by the U.S. Trade Representative to modify the action by: altering the fee basis and rate for vehicle carrier vessels as provided in Annex III of the April 23 notice, and by exempting operators of vessels in the Maritime Security Program; eliminating paragraph (j) of Annex IV of the April 23 notice, which provided that USTR could direct the suspension of licensing for liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments if the schedule of restrictions set forth in Annex IV was not met; and imposing additional duties of 100 percent on ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and duties of 100 percent on certain cargo handling equipment of China as described in Annex V.A of this notice. In addition, the U.S. Trade Representative is proposing further modifications to certain aspects of the responsive action. This notice announces the opening of a public comment docket for interested parties to comment on the proposed further modifications. This notice also sets forth ministerial clarifications to provide greater certainty on the operation of the action being taken in this investigation.","document_number":"2025-19568","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/16/2025-19568/notice-of-modification-and-proposed-modification-of-section-301-action-chinas-targeting-of-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-16/pdf/2025-19568.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19568.pdf?1760532306","publication_date":"2025-10-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"Action \n Section 307(a)(1) of the Trade Act authorizes the Trade Representative to modify any action being taken under <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>, subject to the specific direction of the President, including if such action being taken under <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(b) is no longer appropriate. The term “appropriate” refers to <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(b), which requires the U.S. Trade Representative to “take all appropriate and feasible action authorized under [<span class=\"match\">section 301</span>(c)] to obtain the elimination of [the] act, policy, or practice.” The specific action that will obtain the elimination"},{"title":"Initiation of Section 301 Investigation: China's Implementation of Commitments Under the Phase One Agreement; Notice of Hearing; and Request for Public Comments","type":"Notice","abstract":"In light of the Government of China's apparent failure to comply with the January 15, 2020, Economic and Trade Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People's Republic of China (Phase One Agreement), at the direction of the President, the United States Trade Representative has initiated an investigation to determine whether the rights of the United States under the Phase One Agreement are being denied or an act, policy, or practice of China violates, or is inconsistent with, the provisions of, or otherwise denies benefits to the United States under, the Phase One Agreement. The Section 301 Committee is holding a public hearing in this investigation and solicits public comment on China's implementation of the Phase One Agreement and potential actions to address these issues.","document_number":"2025-19679","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/28/2025-19679/initiation-of-section-301-investigation-chinas-implementation-of-commitments-under-the-phase-one","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-28/pdf/2025-19679.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19679.pdf?1761569108","publication_date":"2025-10-28","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"concerning comments or participating in the public hearing, contact the USTR <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> support line at (202) 395-5725. Direct all other questions regarding this notice to Philip Butler, Chair of the <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> Committee, or Susie Park Hodge, Associate General Counsel, at (202) 395-5725. \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: \n \n I. Background \n \n On August 18, 2017, the United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) initiated an investigation under <span class=\"match\">section 301</span> of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act) (19 U.S.C. 2411), to determine"},{"title":"Request for Comments on Suspending Section 301 Action for One Year: China's Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance","type":"Notice","abstract":"On November 1, 2025, the White House announced a historic trade and economic deal reached between President Trump and President Xi Jinping of China. Pursuant to this deal, the United States Trade Representative, at the direction of the President, is proposing to suspend for one year, beginning on November 10, 2025, the responsive actions taken in this investigation. This notice announces the opening of a public comment docket for interested parties to comment on the proposed modification to suspend the actions in this investigation.","document_number":"2025-19839","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/10/2025-19839/request-for-comments-on-suspending-section-301-action-for-one-year-chinas-targeting-of-the-maritime","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-10/pdf/2025-19839.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19839.pdf?1762463705","publication_date":"2025-11-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"2411(c), and 2414(a)), and following consideration of public comments, as well as consultations with advisory committees and the <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> Committee, the U.S. Trade Representative determined to take action in this investigation. \n See \n April 23 notice.\n \n \n On October 10, pursuant to section 307(a), and following consideration of public comments, as well as consultations with advisory committees and the <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> Committee, the U.S. Trade Representative determined to modify the action. The modifications included changes to certain aspects of"},{"title":"Notice of Proposed Modification of Action in Section 301 Investigation of China's Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance","type":"Notice","abstract":"USTR requests written comments regarding potential modification of certain aspects of the trade action in connection with the Section 301 investigation of China's targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. The U.S. Trade Representative has determined to propose that it is appropriate to modify the action by: for Annex III, providing for a targeted coverage provision pertaining to vessels in the Maritime Security Program and changing the basis of the fee to net tons; and for Annex IV, eliminating paragraph (j), retroactive to April 17, 2025, under which USTR may direct the suspension of LNG export licenses until the terms of paragraph (f) of this Annex are met. USTR also seeks comments on changing the data reporting requirements in paragraph (k) and applying Annex IV restrictions to vessel owners or operators.","document_number":"2025-10660","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/12/2025-10660/notice-of-proposed-modification-of-action-in-section-301-investigation-of-chinas-targeting-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-12/pdf/2025-10660.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-10660.pdf?1749645911","publication_date":"2025-06-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"direction, if any, of the President with respect to such action, that is being taken under [<span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>] if . . . such action is being taken under <span class=\"match\">section 301</span>(b) of this title and is no longer appropriate.” The term “appropriate” refers to <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(b), which requires the U.S. Trade Representative to “take all appropriate and feasible action authorized under [<span class=\"match\">section 301</span>(c)] to obtain the elimination of [the] act, policy, or practice.” Under <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(b), actions may no longer be appropriate if they may result in impairments to other key U.S"},{"title":"Proposed Action in Section 301 Investigation of China's Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance","type":"Notice","abstract":"USTR requests written comments regarding potential trade action in connection with the Section 301 investigation of China's targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. USTR also will convene a public hearing and accept rebuttal comments in relation to the potential action.","document_number":"2025-03134","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/27/2025-03134/proposed-action-in-section-301-investigation-of-chinas-targeting-of-the-maritime-logistics-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-02-27/pdf/2025-03134.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-03134.pdf?1740577508","publication_date":"2025-02-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"practice. \n <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(c) of the Trade Act authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative to take certain actions for purposes of carrying out the provisions of <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(b). For example, <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(c)(1)(B) authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative to “impose duties or other import restrictions on the goods of [the foreign country subject to the investigation] and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, fees or restrictions on the services of, such foreign country for such time as the Trade Representative determines appropriate”. <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(c)(3)(A)"},{"title":"Notice of Determination Pursuant to Section 301: China's Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Trade Representative has determined that China's targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance is actionable under section 301.","document_number":"2025-01540","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/23/2025-01540/notice-of-determination-pursuant-to-section-301-chinas-targeting-of-the-maritime-logistics-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-23/pdf/2025-01540.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-01540.pdf?1737553513","publication_date":"2025-01-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"China's targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance is actionable under <span class=\"match\">section 301</span>. \n \n \n FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: \n Megan Grimball and Philip Butler, Chairs of the <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> Committee, Associate General Counsel Thomas Au or Assistant General Counsel Henry Smith, 202.395.5725. \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: \n I. Summary of the Petition \n \n On March 12, 2024, five labor unions \n 1 \n \n filed a <span class=\"match\">section 301</span> petition regarding the acts, policies, and practices of China to dominate the maritime, logistics, and"},{"title":"Initiation of Section 301 Investigations of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure To Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced With Forced Labor","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Trade Representative (Trade Representative) is initiating investigations with respect to acts, policies, and practices of the economies listed in Annex A of this notice related to the failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor. USTR is seeking public comments in connection with these investigations and will hold public hearings.","document_number":"2026-05151","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/17/2026-05151/initiation-of-section-301-investigations-of-acts-policies-and-practices-of-various-economies-related","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-17/pdf/2026-05151.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05151.pdf?1773665111","publication_date":"2026-03-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"produced with forced labor may lose sales or revenues or even be pushed out of the marketplace. \n II. Initiation of <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> Investigation \n Section 302(b)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act), authorizes the Trade Representative to initiate an investigation to determine whether an act, policy, or practice of a foreign country is actionable under <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> of the Trade Act. Actionable matters under <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> include acts, policies, and practices of a foreign country that are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict"},{"title":"Notice of Conforming Amendments to Product Exclusions: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation","type":"Notice","abstract":"Effective July 1, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) implemented certain changes to statistical reporting categories in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). As a result of these changes, USTR is making conforming amendments to four product exclusions associated with the Section 301 investigation of China Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation.","document_number":"2026-17925","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/02/2026-17925/notice-of-conforming-amendments-to-product-exclusions-chinas-acts-policies-and-practices-related-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-02/pdf/2026-17925.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-17925.pdf?1788266709","publication_date":"2026-09-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"International Trade Commission (USITC) implemented certain changes to statistical reporting categories in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). As a result of these changes, USTR is making conforming amendments to four product exclusions associated with the <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> investigation of China Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation. \n \n \n DATES: \n The conforming amendments announced in the Annex to this notice are effective as of July 1, 2026. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)"},{"title":"Notice of Determination and Request for Comments Concerning Action Pursuant to Section 301: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) has determined that certain of Brazil's acts, policies, and practices at issue in this investigation are actionable under Section 301(b) and Section 304(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act). The Trade Representative is proposing action, including tariffs on articles of Brazil and certain exemptions, and invites comments from the public.","document_number":"2026-11158","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/04/2026-11158/notice-of-determination-and-request-for-comments-concerning-action-pursuant-to-section-301-brazils","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-04/pdf/2026-11158.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11158.pdf?1780490715","publication_date":"2026-06-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"and all other appropriate and feasible action within the power of the President that the President may direct the Trade Representative to take under <span class=\"match\">section 301</span>(b), to obtain the elimination of that act, policy, or practice. \n <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(c) of the Trade Act authorizes the Trade Representative to take certain actions for purposes of carrying out the provisions of <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(b). For example, <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(c)(1)(B) authorizes the Trade Representative to “impose duties or other import restrictions” on the goods of the foreign country subject to the investigation"},{"title":"Request for Comments on Whether Particular Exclusions in the Section 301 Investigation of China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation Warrant Further Extension","type":"Notice","abstract":"In prior notices, the U.S. Trade Representative modified the actions in the Section 301 investigation of China's acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation by excluding from additional duties certain products of China. There are currently 178 effective exclusions. USTR has extended these exclusions several times, including by providing a recent 90-day extension to further extend the exclusions through November 29, 2025. USTR invites public comment on whether any of the 178 effective exclusions warrant further extension beyond November 29, 2025.","document_number":"2025-17894","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/16/2025-17894/request-for-comments-on-whether-particular-exclusions-in-the-section-301-investigation-of-chinas","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-16/pdf/2025-17894.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17894.pdf?1757940319","publication_date":"2025-09-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Notice and request for comments. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n In prior notices, the U.S. Trade Representative modified the actions in the <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> investigation of China's acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation by excluding from additional duties certain products of China. There are currently 178 effective exclusions. USTR has extended these exclusions several times, including by providing a recent 90-day extension to further extend the exclusions through November 29, 2025. USTR invites"},{"title":"Notice of Action and Proposed Action in Section 301 Investigation of China's Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance, Request for Comments","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Trade Representative has determined that appropriate action in this investigation includes: certain services fees on the maritime transport services of Chinese operators and shipowners; on maritime transport services of operators using Chinese-built vessels to be applicable on a non-discriminatory basis; certain service fees on the maritime transport services of operators of foreign-built vehicle carriers to be applicable on a non-discriminatory basis; and restrictions on certain maritime transport services for U.S. Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) to be applicable on a non-discriminatory basis. In addition, the U.S. Trade Representative is proposing additional tariffs on certain ship-to-shore cranes on a non-discriminatory basis, and proposing additional tariffs on certain other cargo handling equipment of China. USTR requests written comments regarding the proposed tariff actions set forth in this notice and will convene a public hearing in relation to the proposed tariffs.","document_number":"2025-06927","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/23/2025-06927/notice-of-action-and-proposed-action-in-section-301-investigation-of-chinas-targeting-the-maritime","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-23/pdf/2025-06927.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-06927.pdf?1745325911","publication_date":"2025-04-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"service fees imposed on non-Chinese operators are \n ultra vires, \n USTR notes that the plain language of <span class=\"match\">section 301</span>(c) of the Trade Act. <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(c)(1)(B) authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative to impose restrictions on services of the investigated foreign country, notwithstanding any other provision of law. <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(c)(3)(A)-(B) provides additional authority for the U.S. Trade Representative to take action authorized by <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(b) against any goods or economic sector, on a nondiscriminatory basis or solely against the foreign country"},{"title":"Notice of Conforming Amendment to Product Exclusion: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation","type":"Notice","abstract":"Effective July 1, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) implemented certain changes to statistical reporting categories in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). As a result of these changes, USTR is making a conforming amendment to an additional product exclusion associated with the Section 301 investigation of China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation.","document_number":"2026-20511","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/07/2026-20511/notice-of-conforming-amendment-to-product-exclusion-chinas-acts-policies-and-practices-related-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-10-07/pdf/2026-20511.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-20511.pdf?1791290711","publication_date":"2026-10-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"Commission (USITC) implemented certain changes to statistical reporting categories in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). As a result of these changes, USTR is making a conforming amendment to an additional product exclusion associated with the <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> investigation of China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation. \n \n \n DATES: \n The conforming amendment announced in the Annex to this notice is effective as of July 1, 2026. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)"},{"title":"Notice of Product Exclusion Extensions: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation","type":"Notice","abstract":"In prior notices, the U.S. Trade Representative modified the actions in the Section 301 investigation of China's acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation by excluding from additional duties certain products of China. This notice announces the U.S. Trade Representative's determination to extend the 178 current exclusions.","document_number":"2025-21671","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/01/2025-21671/notice-of-product-exclusion-extensions-chinas-acts-policies-and-practices-related-to-technology","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-01/pdf/2025-21671.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21671.pdf?1764337524","publication_date":"2025-12-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"-deal-on-economic-and-trade-relations-with-china/. \n \n \n B. Determination To Extend Exclusions \n The <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span> statute, which is set out in Sections 301 to 308 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411-2418), includes authority for the U.S. Trade Representative to modify the action being taken in an investigation. In particular, Section 307(a)(1) authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative to modify or terminate any action taken under <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>, subject to the specific direction, if any, of the President, if the burden or restriction on U.S. commerce"},{"title":"Notice of Determination and Request for Comments Concerning Action Pursuant to Section 301: Nicaragua's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Labor Rights, Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, and the Rule of Law","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States Trade Representative (U.S. Trade Representative) has determined that Nicaragua's acts, policies, and practices related to labor rights, human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law are unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce, and are therefore actionable under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The U.S. Trade Representative is proposing a range of actions, including but not limited to suspension, withdrawal, or prevention of application of benefits of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) to Nicaragua, and additional duties of up to 100 percent on some or all products of Nicaragua. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) seeks public comments on these proposed actions.","document_number":"2025-19635","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/23/2025-19635/notice-of-determination-and-request-for-comments-concerning-action-pursuant-to-section-301","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-23/pdf/2025-19635.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19635.pdf?1761137106","publication_date":"2025-10-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"elimination of that act, policy, or practice. \n <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(c) of the Trade Act authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative to take certain actions for purposes of carrying out the provisions of <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(b). For example, <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(c)(1)(A) authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative to “suspend, withdraw, or prevent the application of, benefits of trade agreement concessions to carry out a trade agreement with the foreign country referred to in such subsection.” <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(c)(1)(B) also authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative to “impose duties or"},{"title":"Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure of Each Economy To Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced With Forced Labor","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) has determined under Section 301(b) and Section 304(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act), that in each of 60 investigations, certain of the acts, policies, and practices of the economy at issue are actionable and that action by the United States is appropriate. In accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative is taking actions in each of these investigations by imposing tariffs on all products of the investigated economy, with certain exemptions as provided in Annexes I and II to this notice (Notice). Consistent with the specific direction of the President, for an economy that imposes a forced labor import prohibition, has committed to impose and enforce such a prohibition through an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), or has imposed a partial regime with the effect of preventing the importation of certain forced labor goods, the Trade Representative has determined 10 percent is the appropriate rate of Section 301 duties, with specific economies subject to a 10 percent rate net of a product's most-favored-nation (MFN) duty. For every other economy, and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative has determined 12.5 percent is the appropriate rate of Section 301 duty, with specific economies subject to a 12.5 percent rate net of a product's MFN duty. The Trade Representative has also determined, consistent with the specific direction of the President, to establish, when feasible, tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia, based on each economy's importation of U.S. inputs, to encourage the importation by each of these economies of U.S. cotton and textile goods, in order to reduce reliance on inputs from other sources that are more likely to contain forced labor inputs.","document_number":"2026-15181","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/28/2026-15181/notice-of-actions-in-section-301-investigations-of-acts-policies-and-practices-of-various-economies","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-28/pdf/2026-15181.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-15181.pdf?1785156315","publication_date":"2026-07-28","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"actionable under <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(b) of the Trade Act. <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(b) provides that upon determining that the acts, policies, and practices under investigation are actionable and that action is appropriate, the Trade Representative shall take all appropriate and feasible action authorized under <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(c), subject to the specific direction, if any, of the President regarding such action, and all other appropriate and feasible action within the power of the President that the President may direct the Trade Representative to take under <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(b), to obtain"},{"title":"Notice of Action: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) has determined under Section 301(b) and Section 304(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act), that certain of Brazil's acts, policies, and practices at issue in this investigation are actionable and that action by the United States is appropriate. In accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative is taking action by imposing 25 percent tariffs on all imports of Brazil, with certain exemptions.","document_number":"2026-14542","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/20/2026-14542/notice-of-action-brazils-acts-policies-and-practices-related-to-digital-trade-and-electronic-payment","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-20/pdf/2026-14542.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-14542.pdf?1784292311","publication_date":"2026-07-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"actionable under <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(b) of the Trade Act. <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(b) provides that upon determining that the acts, policies, and practices under investigation are actionable and that action is appropriate, the Trade Representative shall take all appropriate and feasible action authorized under <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(c), subject to the specific direction, if any, of the President regarding such action, and all other appropriate and feasible action within the power of the President that the President may direct the Trade Representative to take under <span class=\"match\">Section 301</span>(b) to obtain"}]}