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The Courts Should Rein in Trump's Proposed Section 301 Tariffs as Well

A guest post by Georgetown legal scholar Peter E. Harrell.

Reason · Jun 14

India counters US Section 301 probe claims of surplus capacity in textiles, steel

India is pushing back against US allegations of excess production capacity in textiles and steel. Government officials argue that domestic output closely matches local demand, driven by India's large population and growing consumption. Industry bodies like TEXPROCIL also reject these claims, highlighting that over 80% of textile production serves the…

The Economic Times · Jun 10

Trump, who has repeatedly called climate change fake, is now threatening Brazil with tariffs over the deforestation of the Amazon

“Don’t read too much into it,” one international trade expert said. “See, this isn’t serious.”

Fortune · Jun 8

Trump Admin Proposes New Tariffs On Canada, Mexico, EU Over Forced Labor Enforcement Concerns

The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, the European Union and dozens of other economies after a U.S. investigation found shortcomings in how trading partners address goods produced with forced labor.

International Business Times · Jun 3

US envoy Sergio Gor to meet Piyush Goyal on trade deal Thursday

India and the United States are nearing a trade deal. US Ambassador Sergio Gor met with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to finalize the agreement. Ninety-nine percent of the deal is reportedly settled. Both nations aim for mutually beneficial outcomes. Discussions also cover strategic sectors like artificial intelligence and semiconductors. India…

The Economic Times · Jun 3

Trump’s tariff comeback? The White House finds a new route after court setbacks

The US is proposing to reintroduce country-specific tariffs on India and others, shifting from emergency powers to Section 301 of the Trade Act. This move, targeting imports made with forced labor, coincides with ongoing trade talks. While the US cites unfair competition, India objects, preferring negotiation over unilateral measures, potentially…

The Economic Times · Jun 3

India remains engaged with US on Section 301 proceedings on forced labour issues: Commerce Ministry

India continues discussions with the United States regarding Section 301 proceedings concerning forced labour. These talks occur as both nations negotiate a bilateral trade agreement. The US Trade Representative has proposed tariffs on imports from several economies, including India, if they do not effectively prohibit goods made with forced labour.…

The Economic Times · Jun 3

New US tariff plan targets EU and dozens of economies over forced labour imports

The EU and UK are among the economies targeted by a new US tariff proposal linked to forced labour imports, potentially reopening trade tensions just weeks after Brussels reached a deal with Washington.

Euronews · Jun 3

US proposes more tariffs on goods from 60 economies

US President Donald Trump is ignoring critics of his tariff policies, and has imposed additional duties ‌of 10 or 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies.

AAP · Jun 3

US India trade relations: USTR reveals Section 301 findings, proposes 12.5% additional tariffs on imports from New Delhi & others

US tariffs on India: The US Trade Representative has initiated a significant proposal for additional tariffs targeting India and 53 other nations, driven by findings related to forced labor practices in production. This development is a crucial aspect of the ongoing trade negotiations between India and the US. In response,…

The Economic Times · Jun 3