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Section 301 Tariffs on Chain Drives from China

Section 301 of the U.S.

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Last updated: 11 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

Source: https://www.ustr.gov/issue-areas/enforcement/section-301-initiative

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Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974 grants the U.S. President authority to impose tariffs on imports deemed to constitute unfair trade practices—especially intellectual property violations, forced technology transfer, or practices that disadvantage American companies. Unlike standard tariff duties, Section 301 tariffs serve as a retaliatory tool applied selectively to specific countries or product categories. Since 2018, the U.S. has invoked this provision extensively against Chinese goods to address trade imbalances.

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