The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of adipic acid originating from the People’s Republic of China. This action targets unfairly traded imports into the EU market.
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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.
USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement
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.
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 […]