South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau acknowledged the USTR’s preliminary findings from a Section 301 investigation affecting South Africa. The findings are subject to a public hearing in July 2026 before a final US decision. No specific retaliatory measures or tariff rates were mentioned in the snippet.
Topic Archives:Remedies
US Additional Tariffs: Switzerland Continuing Negotiations
Switzerland’s Federal Council discussed next steps regarding US USTR Section 301 investigations, including forced labor allegations on Swiss goods imports. The Federal Council rejected the forced labor allegations and will submit written arguments, while trade negotiations with the US continue.
EU Steel Regulation: Commission consults on ‘melt and pour’ country-of-origin evidence requirements
The European Commission launched a targeted consultation on documentation requirements for the ‘melt and pour’ traceability rules under the EU Steel Regulation. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on what evidence should be required to identify the country where steel was melted and poured. This directly affects customs and rules-of-origin compliance for steel imports into […]
Vietnam Issues Decision on Sunset Review of Anti-Dumping and Anti-Subsidy Measures on Sugarcane Products from Thailand
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a decision on the results of a sunset review concerning the application of anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures on certain sugarcane products originating from Thailand. The decision follows a periodic review process to determine whether existing trade remedy measures should be maintained, modified, or terminated.
New Zealand initiates global safeguard investigation on certain aluminium extrusions
New Zealand has initiated a global safeguard investigation on certain aluminium extrusion products. This is a trade remedy measure that could result in import restrictions or additional duties on affected products. Vietnamese exporters of aluminium extrusions may be impacted.
India remains engaged with the U.S. on Section 301 proceedings and for finalisation of a framework agreement
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.
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.