US launches trade probe into China and EU in bid to revive Trump tariffs

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 12, 2026 at 12:46 AM

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The U.S. government has initiated a new trade investigation into manufacturing practices in China and the EU, seeking to potentially impose new tariffs. This action follows a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated President Trump's previous tariff strategy based on declaring an economic emergency. The investigation is being conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows for import taxes. According to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the goal is to protect American jobs, and the administration is adapting its approach to tariffs following the court's decision. This investigation could lead to renewed trade tensions similar to those experienced in the past year.

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