USTR Jamieson Greer has initiated a Section 301 investigation against Germany over alleged persistent underpayment for innovative pharmaceutical products. The investigation will determine whether Germany’s pricing practices are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict U.S. commerce. This is a formal trade action under the Trade Act of 1974 that could lead to retaliatory tariffs […]
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Ambassador Greer to Travel to India and Uzbekistan
USTR Ambassador Greer will travel to New Delhi to meet Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to discuss the U.S.-India Joint Statement and Interim Agreement as part of broader bilateral trade agreement negotiations. He will also travel to Uzbekistan, likely for related trade discussions. The visit reflects active FTA negotiation progress between the two countries.
USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation into Vietnam’s Intellectual Property Practices
USTR has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s acts, policies, and practices related to intellectual property protection and enforcement, with the investigation notice issued May 29, 2026. A public comment docket is open through July 2, 2026. The investigation could lead to trade measures against Vietnam.
USTR Seeks Public Comment on U.S.-China Board of Trade Mechanism
USTR launched a public comment process on the development of a U.S.-China Board of Trade, a new government-to-government mechanism intended to manage bilateral trade between the two countries on an ongoing basis. The initiative follows the May 2025 U.S.-China trade agreement and seeks input on the scope and operation of the mechanism. Specific product or […]
USTR Makes Findings and Proposes Action in 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Trade in Forced Labor Goods
USTR has determined under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that 60 economies have unreasonable acts, policies, and practices related to failure to prohibit and enforce against imports of forced-labor-produced goods. The agency is proposing trade actions against these economies. This is a major multilateral enforcement initiative with specific named measures and potential […]
United States and Mexico Announce Bilateral Negotiating Rounds for USMCA First Joint Review
The USTR announced that the US and Mexico will hold a series of bilateral negotiating rounds related to the first Joint Review of the USMCA, beginning May 28-29 with Deputy USTR Ambassador Jeff Goettman. This marks a concrete step in the formal USMCA review process, which determines whether the agreement continues or is renegotiated.
United States and Mexico Conclude First Bilateral Round of USMCA Joint Review
The US and Mexico held their first bilateral round of the USMCA Joint Review in Mexico City, with US negotiators focused on reducing the trade deficit and strengthening supply chains. Discussions covered priority issues under the agreement’s six-year review mechanism. No specific outcomes or agreed measures were announced from this initial round.
USTR Announces Section 301 Investigation of Vietnam’s Intellectual Property Practices
USTR Jamieson Greer has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property protection and enforcement practices, following Vietnam’s designation as a Priority Foreign Country in the 2026 Special 301 Report published April 30. The investigation will assess whether Vietnam’s IP-related acts, policies, and practices are actionable under the Trade Act of 1974. This could […]
USTR Section 301 Determination on Brazil’s Unreasonable Acts, Policies, and Practices
USTR has made a formal Section 301 determination that Brazil’s acts, policies, and practices are unreasonable, covering digital trade and electronic payment services, preferential tariffs, anti-corruption enforcement, IP protection, ethanol market access, and illegal deforestation. This determination under the Trade Act of 1974 could lead to retaliatory trade measures against Brazil. The action spans multiple […]
WTO Dispute: China’s Consultations Request on EU Countervailing Duties on Battery Electric Vehicles
China requested WTO consultations with the EU on November 4, 2024, challenging the EU’s definitive countervailing duties on new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China and the underlying investigation. China alleges the measures are inconsistent with multiple provisions of the WTO SCM Agreement and GATT. This is a formal WTO dispute proceeding.