New Tariffs for Not Addressing Forced Labor? What To Know about USTR’s Section 301 Forced Labor Investigation
This webinar presented on Tuesday, April 7 provided background on the Administration’s pivot to reimposing tariffs struck down under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act through Section 301, particularly focusing on the forced labor action initiated against 60 jurisdictions. Jennifer McCadney and Joshua Kagen with Kelley Drye & Warren explain the scope and objectives of this action and how it fits into the Administration’s trade policy.
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