United States Trade Representative (USTR)
Coverage of United States Trade Representative (USTR) in the Nexus archive.
- New tariffs could allow Trump to make levies permanent without going to Congress — ‘he’s trying every side door and every unlatched window to get in’
The Trump administration imposed double-digit tariffs on over 60 countries using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, claiming they failed to enforce forced-labor import bans. Critics argue the tariffs replace expired temporary levies and bypass Congress, with limited evidence supporting the U.S. claims. The tariffs, set at 10% or 12.5%, face international backlash for being arbitrary.
- A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump’s new tariffs
The Trump administration imposed double-digit tariffs on over 60 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing failures to enforce forced-labor import bans. Critics argue the tariffs replace expired global duties and bypass Congress, with limited evidence provided to justify the measures. Affected nations, representing 99% of U.S. imports, dispute the claims as arbitrary.
- A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs
The Trump administration imposed double-digit tariffs on over 60 countries using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing failures to enforce forced-labor import bans. Critics argue the tariffs replace expired global tariffs and sidestep Congressional oversight, with limited evidence provided for the targeted countries.
- A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs
The Trump administration imposed double-digit tariffs on over 60 countries using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing failures to enforce forced-labor import bans. Critics argue the tariffs replace expired measures and bypass Congress, with limited evidence provided for the enforcement failures.
- Finance minister to visit Washington for trade, tariff talks with US
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is visiting Washington for three days to discuss trade, tariffs, and investment with US officials and organizations. Talks focus on a potential bilateral trade agreement, tariff reductions, and financing for infrastructure and energy projects.
- The Cynicism Behind the Administration’s Proposed Forced Labor Tariffs
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) report claims 60 economies, including the EU, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, distort trade by not enforcing import bans on goods made with forced labor. The report proposes tariffs on 99.4% of U.S. imports by value, but critics argue the findings are hypocritical and lack evidence, as the U.S. itself has not ratified the ILO's forced labor convention.