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The U.S. Trade Representative has launched a Section 301 investigation into China's implementation of the Phase One Agreement, focusing on whether China has fulfilled its commitments and the impact on U.S. interests, with public comments and a hearing scheduled for December 2025.
China has imposed immediate countermeasures against five U.S.-linked firms, banning transactions and cooperation in response to U.S. sanctions related to China's maritime and logistics sectors following a Section 301 investigation.
The U.S. Trade Representative has extended certain exclusions from China Section 301 tariffs until August 31, 2025, originally set to expire on May 31, 2025, related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation.
Despite legal setbacks, the Trump administration is likely to continue using various trade laws to impose or threaten tariffs, including Section 122, Section 232, and Section 301, to maintain leverage in trade negotiations and address trade deficits and national security concerns.
China strongly opposes the U.S. investigation into its maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries, labeling it as a "mistake on top of a mistake." The U.S. Trade Representative initiated the probe, alleging unfair practices by China. President Biden has also called for increased tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum imports. The move has raised concerns about potential retaliation and escalation in the ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.