The United States notified the WTO Committee on Safeguards on 17 July 2026 that it initiated a safeguard investigation on lamb meat imports on 13 July 2026. This is a formal WTO notification of a trade remedy proceeding.
Topic Archives:Remedies
South Africa Participates in US USTR Section 301 Forced Labour Investigations Hearing
South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition led a government delegation to a public hearing in Washington DC on 9 July 2026, hosted by USTR, concerning Section 301 investigations into forced labour practices across 60 economies. The hearing examines acts, policies, and practices related to failure to impose and effectively enforce measures against forced […]
EU Commission imposes anti-dumping duties on passenger car and light lorry tyres from China
On 7 July 2026, the European Commission published a regulation imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of passenger car and light lorry tyres originating in China. This follows an investigation into dumped Chinese tyre exports affecting EU producers.
Commission upgrades import monitoring mechanism
The European Commission is upgrading its import monitoring toolbox by reconfiguring the ‘import barometer,’ a data-gathering tool originally established in 2025, to respond to growing imbalances in global trade. The upgrade aims to improve tracking of import trends across the EU.
Anti-Dumping Duty on Bicycles and Bicycle Parts from Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Tunisia
The UK Secretary of State has published trade remedies notices imposing anti-dumping duties on bicycles and bicycle parts originating from eight countries: Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Tunisia. This covers a broad set of Asia-Pacific and other sourcing countries for a significant consumer goods category.
Brazil’s Defense in the Section 301 Framework
Brazil is presenting its defense in a US Section 301 trade investigation. The press release addresses Brazil’s formal response to the US trade remedy proceeding under Section 301 of the Trade Act. This directly concerns a named trade remedy measure targeting Brazil.
Ambassador Greer to Travel to Mexico for Continued USMCA Joint Review Bilateral Talks
USTR Ambassador Greer will travel to Mexico July 22-24 for bilateral talks with Secretary Ebrard as part of the USMCA Joint Review process. Discussions will cover steel and aluminum and derivative products, automobiles, economic security, and labor. This is a continuation of ongoing USMCA review negotiations.
US Imposes 25% Section 301 Tariff on Certain Brazilian Goods; Industry Groups Express Support
USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer imposed a 25% tariff on certain Brazilian goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, following a yearlong investigation into Brazil’s unreasonable acts, policies, and practices. American agricultural, logging, and industry groups expressed support for the action. The measure represents a significant bilateral trade restriction targeting specific Brazilian sectors.
Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on President Trump Imposing Section 338 Tariffs on Canada
President Trump invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose an additional 50% tariff on Canada, citing discriminatory treatment of U.S. exports. USTR Ambassador Greer issued a statement supporting the action. This marks a significant escalation in U.S.-Canada trade tensions.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade Optimizes Protection of Local Cosmetics Industry Through Safeguard Measures
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade is applying trade safeguard measures (TPP) to protect the domestic cosmetics industry from serious injury caused by surging imports. The safeguard instrument is designed to give domestic industry breathing room to recover. This represents a specific named trade remedy action targeting the cosmetics sector.