A WTO panel circulated its report on 28 July 2026 in dispute DS629, initiated by China against Türkiye concerning measures affecting electric vehicles and other types of vehicles. The case addresses Turkish trade measures imposed on Chinese vehicles.
Topic Archives:Tariffs
Russia requests WTO dispute panel on EU CBAM and emissions trading scheme
Russia requested a WTO Dispute Settlement Body panel to review the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and an alleged export subsidy under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. The DSB met on 24 July 2026 to consider the request. The chair also updated members on dispute settlement reform consultations.
USTR Issues Final Findings in Section 301 Investigation Against 60 Economies
The US Trade Representative has issued final findings in a Section 301 (Trade Act of 1974) investigation covering 60 economies, including Vietnam. This is a significant trade remedy action that could result in additional tariffs or trade restrictions on affected countries. Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is reporting on the outcome.
Final US Section 301 Measures on Forced Labour: India Placed in Lower Tariff Tier at 10%
The US has finalized Section 301 measures targeting forced labor, placing India in a lower tariff tier at 10%. This represents a specific named tariff measure with forced labor linkage affecting Indian exports to the US. The press release from India’s PIB outlines the outcome for Indian goods under these measures.
Scope of US Tariff Measures on Brazilian Exports
Brazil’s MDIC reports that combined US tariff measures now affect 23.1% of Brazilian exports to the United States, while 52.7% remain free of additional sectoral or Brazil-specific tariffs. The analysis quantifies the exposure of Brazilian export sectors to recently enacted US tariff actions.
US Imposes Section 301 Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners Over Forced Labor Enforcement Failures
USTR finalized Section 301 tariffs on 60 trading partners for failing to adopt or enforce import bans on goods made with forced labor. Industry groups representing steelworkers, manufacturers, and farmers praised the action. The measure is framed as combating unfair competition from forced-labor supply chains.
Big win for Scotch whisky as US tariffs are lifted
The US has lifted tariffs on Scotch whisky products effective immediately, reducing duties to zero. This represents a specific market access outcome for UK spirits exporters in the US market.
Historic tariff-free Scotch whisky shipment bound for United States
Tariffs on Scotch whisky exports to the United States have been removed, benefiting UK whisky producers. This marks a significant trade policy development for the spirits sector under the UK-US trade arrangement. A shipment has been dispatched as the first under the new tariff-free terms.
USTR Imposes Section 301 Tariffs on 60 Economies Over Forced Labor Failures
USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer is imposing Section 301 tariffs on 60 economies for failing to prohibit imports of goods produced with forced labor, acting at President Trump’s direction. The action follows a USTR investigation under the Trade Act of 1974. This represents a significant use of trade remedies linked to forced labor enforcement.
Minister LeBlanc Statement on U.S. Section 301 Tariffs Related to Forced Labour
The U.S. announced Section 301 tariffs targeting 60 economies including Canada over forced labour practices. Canadian Minister LeBlanc issued a statement in response to the announcement. The measure invokes U.S. trade law to impose tariffs linked to forced labour concerns.