What is Section 301, the US law behind Trump’s new ‘unfair trade’ probe targeting India and 15 others? | E
- Posted on March 12, 2026
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What is Section 301, the US law behind Trump’s new ‘unfair trade’ probe targeting India and 15 others? | E
The Trump administration has launched a new trade investigation into "unfair" practices by 16 major partners, including India, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. This probe examines "structural excess capacity" in manufacturing, potentially leading to new US tariffs if violations are found.
