Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:23am on 12 Mar 2026,Thursday India Global
The administration of Donald Trump has launched a new trade investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targeting 16 major trading partners including China, European Union, India, Japan and South Korea. The probe, announced by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, focuses on countries suspected of having excess manufacturing capacity that could distort global markets. The move comes after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down a key part of Trump’s tariff policy, prompting the administration to explore new legal tools to maintain trade pressure. Officials say the investigation could result in fresh tariffs by summer, as Washington seeks to reduce trade deficits and protect domestic manufacturing. (PC: X/@News18)
