USTR published its 2026 Special 301 Report assessing trading partners’ IP protection and enforcement adequacy. The report identifies Priority Watch List and Watch List countries and signals potential trade actions against those with deficient IP regimes. This is a named annual statutory measure with direct trade policy implications for multiple Asia-Pacific trading partners.
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Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Preferential Duty Access for Whiskey Produced in the United Kingdom
USTR Ambassador Greer issued a statement following President Trump’s announcement of preferential duty access for UK-produced whiskey, referencing the previously announced US-UK General Terms for an Economic Prosperity Deal. The statement indicates a specific tariff concession for UK whiskey as part of ongoing bilateral trade negotiations. This reflects a named preferential duty measure within the […]
Public Hearings on Section 301 Investigations into Structural Excess Capacity
USTR will hold public hearings May 5–8, 2026 on Section 301 investigations covering 16 economies’ acts, policies, and practices related to structural excess capacity in manufacturing sectors. Section 301 investigations can lead to tariffs or other trade remedies against unfair trade practices.
US Invokes USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism Over Workers’ Rights at Faurecia Facility in Mexico
USTR has triggered the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) against Faurecia Sistemas Automotrices de Mexico in Silao, Guanajuato, alleging denial of workers’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining. This is a formal trade enforcement action under the labor chapter of USMCA. The RRM allows for expedited review and potential trade remedies if […]