Tag: Section 301 investigation
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Understanding USTR’s Proposed Restrictions on Chinese Ships
USTR’s Proposed Restrictions on Chinese-Built Ships Introduction to USTR’s Proposed Restrictions The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed significant new restrictions targeting Chinese-built ships and operators. This action follows a Section 301 investigation initiated by five major U.S. labor unions in March 2024. The investigation found that China’s maritime sector practices are “unreasonable and burdensome…