USTR §301 Initiation, Forced Labor Import Prohibition Failures (Multi-Economy)

On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Trade Representative initiated §301 investigations against multiple unnamed economies for failing to impose and effectively enforce prohibitions on imports of goods produced with forced labor. USTR is soliciting public comments and will hold public hearings as part of the investigation process. The action could lead to tariffs or other trade measures against the targeted economies...