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Trump Launches Trade Investigation Against 16 Major Partners

3/12/2026

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On March 11, 2026, President Donald Trump announced a trade investigation into unfair practices by 16 major trading partners, including China and the European Union.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the probe cites “excess capacity” as a driver of persistent deficits.
The action follows a Supreme Court ruling invalidating previous tariffs.
Greer indicated a separate forced-labor probe affecting 60 countries would be announced soon.

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On March 11, 2026, President Donald Trump announced a trade investigation into unfair practices by 16 major trading partners, including China and the European Union.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the probe cites “excess capacity” as a driver of persistent deficits.
The action follows a Supreme Court ruling invalidating previous tariffs.
Greer indicated a separate forced-labor probe affecting 60 countries would be announced soon.