Office of the United States Trade Representative ↔ Donald Trump

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Donald Trump, as President, directed the Office of the United States Trade Representative to initiate Section 301 investigations [1] and collaborated with the office to set target dates for these trade remedies [2]. Furthermore, the administration's trade policies, including efforts to maintain market access, were executed through the joint actions of President Trump and the USTR [3], [4].

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USTR initiates Section 301 investigations of 60 US trade partners ... jdsupra.com JD Supra 4 facts

claimAffirmative determinations in the Section 301 investigations initiated by the United States Trade Representative would allow President Trump to impose tariffs and other trade restrictions on imports or to enter into negotiations with the relevant government.

measurementThe USTR and President Trump set an unofficial target date of July 24, 2026, for the completion of the Section 301 investigations and remedy determinations.

claimPresident Trump and the USTR described the Section 301 investigations as part of a broader plan to replace tariffs previously imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

claimPresident Donald Trump directed the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to initiate new Section 301 investigations targeting US trade partners to provide a legal basis for longer-term tariffs.

Tracking Trump's Trade Deals | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Inu Manak, Allison J. Smith · Council on Foreign Relations 1 fact

quoteAmerican Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland stated: “We appreciate President Trump and his administration’s efforts in maintaining market access for U.S. soybeans into Indonesia, and the commitment from USTR [the office of the U.S. Trade Representative] to address nontariff barriers in that market.”