U.S. Targets Global Trade Practices with Section 301
Investigations cover major trading partners and pharmaceutical pricing.
Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs, leading to temporary 10% import duty.
Trump ordered new Section 301 investigations after IEEPA tariffs were invalidated.
Investigations address industrial excess capacity, forced labor, drug pricing, etc.
USTR set accelerated timetable with tariffs as an option if Brazil/China issues found.
Administration signed trade deals with 12 countries and 7 more, warning of alternative tools.
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