Headline: US Launches Trade Investigations That Could Lead to New Tariffs on EU and China
- Mar 12
- 1 min read
Date: 12 March 2026
Tags: Economy, Trade, Politics
Why this matters: Tariffs can reshape global trade flows, affect international relations and influence prices for businesses and consumers.
Summary:
The US has launched trade investigations into 16 economies including the EU and China.
Officials will assess whether these countries use discriminatory practices against US manufacturers.
The probe includes nations across Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Investigations are being conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
The law allows the president to impose tariffs without congressional approval.
New tariffs could be introduced if unfair trade practices are confirmed.
The move follows a Supreme Court ruling limiting earlier tariff powers used by the administration.
The US previously imposed temporary tariffs of 10% on imports from all countries.
Those tariffs must expire within 150 days under existing legal provisions.
The United Kingdom is not included in the current round of trade investigations.
What’s next: US officials aim to complete the investigations before temporary tariffs expire in July.
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