New Tariff Investigations Initiated by USTR

In a separate development, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated investigations involving 60 countries under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974.

These investigations will examine whether countries are adequately enforcing bans on forced labor in products exported to the United States and the potential impact on U.S. workers and businesses.

Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 allows the United States to investigate and respond to unfair foreign trade practices that affect U.S. commerce. Once an investigation begins, the USTR is required to seek consultations with the countries involved.

Public hearings regarding these investigations are scheduled for April 28, 2026.

Countries Under Investigation

The investigation includes the following countries and economies:

Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, European Union, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

Further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.