Proposed additional U.S. Tariffs on imports from China – $16 billion of goods at 25 percent

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comment on the announcement of new tariffs on Chinese goods related to its Section 301 investigation into Chinese intellectual property practices. According to the Section 301 investigation, USTR has determined that the acts, policies, and practices of the Government of China related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation are unreasonable or discriminatory and detrimentally affect U.S. commerce. As a result, the President has ordered the implementation of a 25 percent tariff on an initial $34 billion of certain products from China on July 6, 2018. The proposed products to be targeted by this additional tariff can be found here. 

Following the initial implementation of tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese production, the USTR is seeking comments from U.S. stakeholders on a further $16 billion of products to be implemented at a future date. A list of these products can be found here. Public input on the proposed additional action will be accepted as follows:  

July 23, 2018: written comments submitted via regulations.gov 

July 24, 2018: Public hearing in at the  U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436 beginning at 9:30 a.m. 

July 31, 2018: Submission of post-hearing rebuttal comments via regulations.gov. 

NAEGA members interested in contributing to these comments are welcome to consult with Gary or Ryan .