section 301 tariffs

Section 301 Tariffs

Background

On August 18, 2017, the Office of the United States Trade Representative initiated an investigation of China under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. 

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Aluminum and Steel Tariffs

The new US Aluminum and Steel Tariffs explained

On March 8, President Trump issued Proclamations 9704 and 9705, which look at the adjustment of steel and aluminum imports into the United States. These proclamations were issued under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which allows the president to initiate an investigation to determine whether the national security is threatened by imports. Read More