The UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade published trade remedies notices relating to a countervailing duty on biodiesel imports from Indonesia. This is a formal CVD measure targeting subsidized biodiesel from a specific origin country.
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USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation into Germany’s Pharmaceutical Pricing Practices
USTR has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Germany’s persistent underpayment for innovative pharmaceutical products, with a comment docket opened June 25, 2026 and a deadline of August 10, 2026. The notice of initiation was published June 18, 2026. This investigation could lead to tariffs or other trade measures against Germany.
Public Hearing on Proposed Responsive Action in Section 301 Investigation of Brazil
USTR will hold a public hearing on July 6-7 regarding proposed responsive actions in a Section 301 investigation of Brazil covering digital trade, electronic payment services, and unfair trade practices. The hearing is part of the formal process to determine potential trade measures against Brazil. This involves market access, digital trade, and possible tariff or […]
USTR Public Hearings on Section 301 Investigations into Forced Labor Trade Practices Across 60 Economies
USTR will hold public hearings July 7-9, 2026 on proposed responsive actions under Section 301 investigations targeting 60 economies for failing to address trade in forced labor goods. The hearings are part of formal investigation procedures that could lead to tariffs or other trade measures. This represents a significant multilateral enforcement action linking forced labor […]
WTO Members Review Temporary US Import Surcharges in BOP Committee
The WTO Committee on Balance of Payments Restrictions held consultations on 22 June 2026 reviewing a US 10% import surcharge imposed to address its balance-of-payments deficit. The US presented a statement and responded to member questions, with IMF input on the US BOP situation also considered. The US indicated the temporary measure is expected to […]
Korea’s Trade Promotion Committee Discusses FTA Progress and US Section 301 Response
Korea’s 57th Trade Promotion Committee, chaired by Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, reviewed ongoing FTA negotiations including the Korea-Mongolia CEPA (resuming June 2025), Korea-China FTA services/investment follow-up talks, and Korea-Morocco CEPA. The meeting also addressed the status of and response plans to US Section 301 trade investigations against Korea.
Korea Government Mobilizes Full Response to EU New Steel Measures, Works to Secure Steel Industry Interests
South Korea’s Ministry of Trade held a meeting with the Korea Iron & Steel Association and major steelmakers on June 16 to share progress on Korea-EU steel quota negotiations ongoing since April. The talks concern the EU’s new steel import management regime under its ‘Steel Overcapacity Response Act,’ set to take effect July 1 as […]
Korea Trade Commission Recommends Anti-Dumping Duties of 4.93–8.41% on Seamless Copper Pipes from Thailand
South Korea’s Trade Commission voted at its 474th meeting to recommend anti-dumping duties of 4.93–8.41% for five years on seamless copper pipes imported from Thailand, citing material injury to domestic industry including market share decline and reduced operating profits. Provisional anti-dumping duties of 3.64–8.41% have been in effect since March following a preliminary determination in […]
US Invokes USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism Over Worker Rights at Newmont Peñasquito Mine in Mexico
USTR has invoked the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) against Mexico regarding alleged denial of workers’ rights at Newmont Corporation’s Minera Peñasquito silver-gold mine in Zacatecas. This is a formal trade enforcement action under the USMCA labor chapter targeting a specific facility. The RRM allows expedited review and potential remedies including tariffs on goods […]
USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation into Germany’s Pharmaceutical Pricing Practices
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 […]