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U.S. Expands Trade Investigations to 60 Countries

3/14/2026

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The United States expanded trade investigations to 60 countries, including Canada.
The United States Trade Representative announced Section 301 investigations targeting the European Union and others.
The investigations will assess whether these countries have unreasonable practices hindering U.S. commerce.
Following a Supreme Court ruling invalidating U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff method, Trump implemented a temporary 10 percent levy under Section 122 that requires Congressional approval to remain beyond 150 days.

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The United States expanded trade investigations to 60 countries, including Canada.
The United States Trade Representative announced Section 301 investigations targeting the European Union and others.
The investigations will assess whether these countries have unreasonable practices hindering U.S. commerce.
Following a Supreme Court ruling invalidating U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff method, Trump implemented a temporary 10 percent levy under Section 122 that requires Congressional approval to remain beyond 150 days.