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US Launches Trade Probe, New Tariffs Possible by Summer

3/12/2026

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The Trump administration initiated an investigation into alleged unfair trade practices by India and 15 other countries due to concerns over manufacturing excess capacity.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated that this investigation could result in new tariffs by summer 2023.
This action follows a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated most global tariffs imposed by Trump.
Greer also announced a separate investigation into goods produced with forced labor in approximately 60 countries.
Public comments on the excess capacity investigation will be accepted until April 15, 2023, with a hearing set for May 5, 2023.

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Story summary

The Trump administration initiated an investigation into alleged unfair trade practices by India and 15 other countries due to concerns over manufacturing excess capacity.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated that this investigation could result in new tariffs by summer 2023.
This action follows a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated most global tariffs imposed by Trump.
Greer also announced a separate investigation into goods produced with forced labor in approximately 60 countries.
Public comments on the excess capacity investigation will be accepted until April 15, 2023, with a hearing set for May 5, 2023.