India is actively engaging with the United States on ongoing Section 301 trade proceedings and working toward finalizing a bilateral framework trade agreement. The press release indicates continued negotiations between the two countries on these specific trade policy tracks. No final outcome has been announced yet.
Topic Archives:Remedies
Switzerland Federal Council Responds to US Section 301 Investigations
The Swiss Federal Council discussed US Section 301 investigations targeting Switzerland over alleged excess manufacturing capacity and insufficient forced labor import restrictions. Switzerland rejects the allegations and intends to submit its views in the relevant proceedings. The outcome could affect trade measures between the US and Switzerland.
Section 301 Investigation on Forced Labor Import Prohibitions
The Brazilian government issued an official note regarding a US Section 301 investigation related to forced labor import prohibitions. The content addresses trade measures that could affect Brazilian exports to the United States under forced labor-related import restrictions. This is a substantive trade policy matter involving bilateral US-Brazil trade relations.
Statement by Minister LeBlanc on Proposed U.S. Section 301 Tariffs
Canadian Minister LeBlanc issued a statement in response to proposed U.S. Section 301 tariffs and related written consultations. The statement addresses Canada’s position on these targeted U.S. trade measures. No further details are available from the snippet.
MOFCOM Announcement No.16 (2026): Final Conclusions of Trade and Investment Barrier Investigation into Mexico’s China-Related Restrictive Measures
China’s Ministry of Commerce has published the final conclusions of its trade and investment barrier investigation into Mexico’s restrictive measures targeting Chinese goods and investment. This is a formal trade remedy/barrier investigation outcome with named policy findings against a specific trading partner. The announcement constitutes an official determination under China’s trade barrier investigation framework.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 18 (2026): Initiation of Trade Barrier Investigation into US Practices Impeding Trade in Green Products
China’s Ministry of Commerce has launched a formal trade barrier investigation into US practices and measures that allegedly impede trade in green products. The investigation is announced under MOFCOM Announcement 2026 No. 18, dated March 27, 2026. This marks a specific named trade remedy/market access action targeting US green trade restrictions.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 17 (2026): Trade Barrier Investigation Launched Against US Practices Undermining Global Supply Chains
China’s Ministry of Commerce has initiated a trade barrier investigation targeting US practices and measures deemed to undermine global supply and production chains. The announcement formally launches the investigation under China’s trade barrier investigation rules. This signals a significant bilateral trade policy escalation between China and the United States.
MOFCOM Order No. 1 of 2026: Decision to Cancel Counter-Measures Against Two EU Financial Institutions
China’s Ministry of Commerce issued Order No. 1 of 2026 lifting counter-measures previously imposed on two EU financial institutions. This reversal of retaliatory trade/financial restrictions signals a shift in China-EU bilateral relations. The specific institutions and original measures are referenced in the order.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 21 (2026): Blocking Order Against US Iran-Related Oil Sanctions on 5 Chinese Companies
China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a blocking order prohibiting compliance with US secondary sanctions targeting five Chinese companies over Iran-related oil trade. The measure invokes China’s blocking statute to counter extraterritorial application of US sanctions. This directly affects cross-border trade and export control enforcement between China and the US.
Malaysia Faces US Trade Action if Section 301 Provisions Are Violated
Malaysia faces potential US trade action under Section 301 of the Trade Act if it fails to comply with relevant provisions. The press release addresses the risk of US trade remedies being applied against Malaysian exports. This signals active bilateral trade policy concern between Malaysia and the United States.