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In a recent notice, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced changes to actions related to a Section 301 investigation concerning China's technology transfer and intellectual property practices. These changes include raising tariffs on certain tungsten, polysilicon, and wafer products from China starting January 1, 2025. The new tariffs, part of President's instructions to encourage China to change its practices, will be 25% for tungsten products and 50% for polysilicon and wafers. This decision considers public feedback, which highlights the potential benefits and risks of these tariff increases.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is inviting public comments and announcing a public hearing as part of the 2025 Special 301 Review. This review identifies countries that fail to protect intellectual property rights or block fair access to U.S. businesses reliant on these rights. Interested parties, including foreign governments, are encouraged to submit detailed comments and testify at a public hearing scheduled for February 19, 2025. Final results of the review will be published in the annual Special 301 Report by around April 30, 2025.

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.