Trending Now - Trump Administration Initiates New Trade Investigations and Tariffs
WHO:
President Trump, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Supreme Court of the United States
WHAT:
The Trump administration announced new investigations into the trading practices of various U.S. trading partners.
The investigations could lead to more tariffs following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down some of Trump's tariffs in February 2026.
The U.S. will investigate concerns of "structural excess capacity" in 14 countries, including the European Union, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Mexico, Japan, and India.
The administration plans to launch separate Section 301 investigations into around 60 trading partner countries regarding the prohibition of goods made with forced labor.
President Trump announced a global tariff rate of 10% for up to 150 days, which could be increased to 15%.
WHERE:
Washington, D.C., United States
WHEN:
The announcement was made on March 11, 2026.
The Supreme Court ruling occurred in February 2026.
The temporary tariffs are set to expire in July 2026 unless extended by Congress.
WHY:
The investigations are aimed at addressing concerns over unfair trade practices and structural excess capacity among trading partners, which could suppress domestic wages and create market access barriers.
HOW:
The investigations are conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, allowing the U.S. to retaliate against countries with unfair trade barriers after an investigation.
(UPDATED March 12, 2026 01:29 UTC)
In a significant move, President Trump announced on March 11 that his administration will launch new investigations into the trading practices of various U.S. trading partners, following the Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down some of his tariffs. The U.S. will look into concerns of "structural excess capacity" in 14 countries and will also initiate separate investigations under Section 301 regarding the prohibition of goods made with forced labor. Additionally, Trump introduced a global tariff rate of 10% that could last for up to 150 days, potentially increasing to 15%, as part of efforts to address unfair trade practices that may harm domestic wages and market access.