The U.S. International Trade Commission has ended its investigation into the effects of trade on U.S. workers and underserved communities. Originally requested by the U.S. Trade Representative in January 2023, this investigation was terminated after the request was withdrawn on February 4, 2025. Consequently, the Commission will not produce the previously planned report titled "Distributional Effects of Trade and Trade Policy on U.S. Workers, 2026 Report." This decision was made under the authority granted by the President and in accordance with the Tariff Act of 1930.
Simple Explanation
The government decided not to continue looking into how buying and selling things with other countries affects workers and communities in the U.S. They were going to do a big study, but they changed their minds and stopped it.