USTR confirms to start 60 Section 301 investigations related to failures to take action on forced labour

The initiation of 60 Section 301 investigations by the USTR signals a robust stance against forced labor practices, potentially escalating trade tensions, particularly with affected nations.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 13 Mar 2026, 01:59 UTCOn the live feed at 01:39 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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USTR confirms to start 60 Section 301 investigations related to failures to take action on forced labour

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