USTR §301 Initiation, Structural Excess Capacity Investigations (16 Economies)

On March 17, 2026, USTR initiated §301 investigations into the acts, policies, and practices of 16 economies, including China, the EU, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Mexico, and India, relating to structural excess capacity and overproduction in manufacturing sectors. The investigations focus on economies exhibiting large or persistent trade surpluses or underutilized capacity, and will proceed with...