Section 301

Small businesses are challenging the Trump administration's new tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act, arguing the tariffs were improperly justified and will harm their operations. Lawsuits were filed by companies including Burlap & Barrel, Collective Horology, and Learning Resources, which previously contested earlier tariff regimes.

Small businesses are suing over Trump's new tariffs, which use Section 301 to impose levies on 60 trading partners covering 99% of U.S. imports. Plaintiffs argue the government failed to justify the tariffs' legal basis under the statute. The tariffs replace expired global tariffs and face challenges similar to prior ones that were struck down by the Supreme Court.

The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board criticized President Trump’s focus on tariffs, calling it an 'obsession' that ignores political unpopularity and economic harm. The administration is replacing expiring Section 122 tariffs with Section 301 policies, a move the editors suggest Trump dismisses despite negative consequences.

Small businesses have filed two lawsuits challenging Trump’s new Section 301 tariffs, which impose double-digit levies on 60 trading partners covering 99% of U.S. imports. The lawsuits argue the government failed to establish sufficient justification for the tariffs, which critics claim aim to replace expired global tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. Companies like Learning Resources, Burlap and Barrel, and Collective Horology, represented by Liberty Justice Center, assert the tariffs violate legal requirements under Section 301.

Small businesses have filed two lawsuits challenging Trump's new tariffs, which impose double-digit levies on 60 trading partners under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The lawsuits argue the government failed to adequately justify the tariffs' legal basis, with critics suggesting the tariffs aim to replace previously struck-down global tariffs. Companies like Learning Resources, Burlap and Barrel, and Collective Horology are represented by the Liberty Justice Center in the legal challenges.

Small businesses have filed lawsuits challenging Trump's new tariffs, which impose double-digit levies on 60 trading partners under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The lawsuits argue the government failed to adequately justify the tariffs' necessity for preventing forced labor. Critics suggest the tariffs aim to replace previous global tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court.

Trump vows new tariffs on the E.U. following a $1 billion fine against Google by Brussels. The U.S. will initiate a trade probe under Section 301 and anticipates imposing significant tariffs on the European bloc.

President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, replacing earlier tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. Experts warn this could establish a precedent for future presidents to impose tariffs broadly for any reason, bypassing legal challenges.

President Trump will impose double-digit tariffs on imports from 60 countries due to forced labor violations, covering 99.4 percent of U.S. imports. The action applies to Washington’s top trading partners and is taken under Section 301.

President Donald Trump imposed new import taxes on products from dozens of top U.S. trading partners, including Canada, the European Union, Japan, and the United Kingdom, citing alleged forced labor conditions. The tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, replace previous global tariffs after a Supreme Court ruling and could affect 99.4% of imports. The Office of the United States Trade Representative found forced labor in these economies under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.

President Donald Trump imposed new import tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on products from nearly 60 countries, including Canada, the EU, and Japan, citing forced labor conditions. These tariffs replace previous global tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court and could affect 99.4% of imports.

President Trump will impose double-digit tariffs on imports from 60 countries over forced labor violations, as announced by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The tariffs will cover 99.4 percent of U.S. imports and apply to Washington’s top trading partners under Section 301.

President Trump will impose double-digit tariffs on imports from 60 countries due to forced labor violations, as announced by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The tariffs will cover 99.4 percent of U.S. imports and apply to the nation's top trading partners under Section 301.

The US 25% tariff on Brazilian goods takes effect July 22. Brazil has filed a Section 301 defense and is considering retaliation, rejecting what it calls 'capitulation'.

The Trump administration is working to replace lost tariff revenue after the Supreme Court invalidated key tariffs. The Treasury faces expiring Section 122 tariffs by July 24, with plans to use Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose new tariffs on countries like Brazil. Revenue from tariffs dropped sharply after the court ruling, leading to a $25.6 billion Treasury loss in June.

The Trump administration faces a July 24 deadline to replace revenue lost after the Supreme Court invalidated its broadest tariffs. It is using Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act to impose new tariffs on countries like China and Brazil, aiming to avoid a congressional extension of the expiring Section 122 tariffs. Treasury revenue from tariffs has declined sharply since the court ruling, creating a significant shortfall.

EY-Parthenon analysis warns that U.S. efforts to decouple from China would require $13.7 trillion in investments over 25 years, with Trump’s policies like Section 122 and 301 tariffs aiming to reduce reliance. The U.S. remains heavily dependent on Chinese exports for products like smartphones and toys, despite increased domestic manufacturing initiatives.

President Trump's tariff policy has led to ongoing price increases by U.S. companies, with 47% of service firms and 44% of manufacturers planning hikes. Businesses are using a 'trickle up' strategy to gradually raise prices, avoiding immediate consumer backlash. The New York Fed notes that 90% of tariff costs are borne by U.S. companies and consumers, contradicting Trump's claims that exporters would cover the costs.

The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services widened to $77.6 billion in May as imports rose 3.3% and exports fell 3.2%. Increased demand for electronics, medicines, and AI-related technology drove higher imports, while the Trump administration’s tariffs and global supply chain disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz conflict failed to consistently reduce the deficit. New trade actions under Section 301 are being prepared to impose tariffs on countries restricting forced labor imports and those subsidizing domestic manufacturing.

European leaders are concerned about China's growing trade surplus with the EU, which reached 360.6 billion euros in 2025, prompting calls for protective measures similar to Trump's Section 301. France's Macron and several EU nations advocate for new tariffs or quotas, while the EU delays aggressive action to avoid Chinese retaliation.

Tropical Storm Arthur caused an estimated $4 billion to $6 billion in damage along the Gulf Coast due to severe flooding. The U.S. has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Germany’s pharmaceutical pricing policies, alleging unfair practices against American drugmakers. Jeff Bezos has pursued a strategy to reduce reliance on SpaceX by expanding alternative space infrastructure and supporting multiple launch providers.

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed new tariffs citing forced labor concerns, based on a Section 301 investigation into unfair trade practices. The investigation aims to support the reinstatement of tariffs previously imposed under the Trump administration.

The Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more on products from major trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, the UK, and others, following an investigation into forced labor practices. China, Japan, India, and other countries would face 12.5% tariffs, with the U.S. Trade Representative citing failures to enforce forced labor import bans. The Chinese government denied the allegations, calling for dialogue to resolve economic issues.

The Trump administration proposed a 25% tariff on Brazilian imports, citing unfair trade practices including digital trade and illegal deforestation. The measures, under Section 301, target areas like electronic payment services, preferential tariffs, intellectual property protection, and ethanol market access.

The Trump administration proposes a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods over unfair trade practices. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated the investigation under Section 301 was launched by President Donald Trump.

Trump is seeking to expand powers under Section 301, a trade statute originally designed for targeted disputes, into a tool for permanent trade war authority. The article raises concerns that this evolution goes beyond what Congress originally authorized, potentially transforming the scope of executive trade powers.