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The U.S. Trade Representative has begun a Section 301 investigation into China's strategies aimed at dominating the semiconductor industry. This inquiry will examine China's extensive non-market tactics, like state-control and financial support, which might unfairly impact U.S. commerce and global markets. A public hearing will be held in March 2025, and the Office is inviting public comments, particularly about how these practices may disadvantage U.S. companies in critical sectors like defense and telecommunications. Interested parties can submit their comments or requests to participate in the hearing through a designated online portal.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has launched a Section 301 investigation into Nicaragua's actions concerning labor rights, human rights, and the rule of law. This investigation aims to determine if Nicaragua's practices are unreasonable or discriminatory, negatively affecting U.S. commerce. A public hearing is scheduled for January 16, 2025, and the USTR is inviting public comments and testimony on these issues until January 8, 2025. The investigation will examine evidence of violations and seek to determine the appropriate response.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced a notice regarding changes to specific product exclusions from tariffs on Chinese goods. These tariffs, initially imposed in September 2018, were part of a larger action due to issues with China's policies on technology and intellectual property. The notice outlines technical amendments to certain product exclusions and their extensions that impact goods imported during specific periods between 2018 and 2020. The amendments involve modifications in the product classification terms related to zinc oxide in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.