Tariffs Roundup

by , , & · June 4, 2026

My colleagues published an excellent eUpdate on a number of trade developments this week. It’s been a lot, with USTR coming out with a slate of new 301 Tariffs following its investigation into forced labor related policies and practices, opening a new 301 investigation on intellectual property protection in Vietnam, adjustments to 232 duties and more.

Here is a link to the eUpdate.  Also, here is a link to an X post from USTR with Jamieson Greer speaking to unfair trade practices in defense of the new tariffs.

Coming out of all this, and an opportunity importers from China should seriously consider, is the chance to comment on “non-sensitive” goods that could be subject to tariff modifications. Here is an excerpt from the eUpdate:

On June 2, 2026, USTR solicited public comments on a new Board of Trade that is intended to manage the U.S.-China bilateral trade relations, which the Trump Administration previewed after the meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi in May 2026. USTR seeks comments on non-sensitive goods that could be subject to tariff modifications on each side. The comments window closes on July 10, 2026, and any rebuttals or responses could be submitted by July 27, 2026.

A link to this announcement can be found here.

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