USTR Expands Hearings as New Tariff Investigations Accelerate

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has expanded Section 301 hearings involving imports from China, Vietnam, Mexico, India, and several EU economies. Officials are reviewing allegations of excess industrial capacity and unfair trade practices in sectors including semiconductors, batteries, electric vehicles, and steel products. Analysts expect preliminary tariff recommendations to emerge by early summer.