60 economies targeted Section 301 🗓 March 12, 2026

USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Into Failures to Ban Forced-Labor Imports

📌 Why It Matters

This creates a second, parallel track for potential new tariffs covering a much broader set of countries. Even allies and partners with existing trade deals are included, which could add duty layers to supply chains previously considered low-risk.

⚠️ What to Watch

Public comments due Apr 15, 2026. Hearings begin Apr 28, 2026. Audit forced-labor compliance in your supply chain now.

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