US trade representative Jamieson Greer announced that his office would begin a probe under Section 301 of the Trade Act focused on alleged excess manufacturing capacity, escalating trade uncertainty again. ADVERTISEMENTThe US investigation identified several sectors in India where structural excess capacity or export surpluses may exist. Public dockets for written submissions will open on March 17, allowing companies, trade groups and governments to submit comments. Written submissions and requests to participate in hearings must be filed by April 15. The move marks the formal kick-off of the administration’s efforts to rebuild Trump’s tariff wall after the Supreme Court decision against his global duties last month.

Source: The Telegraph March 13, 2026 00:21 UTC