美贸易代表办公室宣布对巴西发起“301调查”

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Trade Representative's Office has initiated a "Section 301 investigation" into Brazil's government practices related to digital trade and electronic payment services, focusing on issues such as unfair tariff preferences, anti-corruption interventions, intellectual property protection, and ethanol market access, which may restrict U.S. business interests [1] Group 1 - The investigation will assess whether Brazil's actions are in violation of U.S. trade laws, particularly concerning digital trade and electronic payment services [1] - The "Section 301 investigation" is based on the U.S. Trade Act of 1974, which allows the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate "unreasonable or unfair trade practices" by other countries [1] - Following the investigation, the U.S. Trade Representative may recommend unilateral sanctions to the U.S. President if Brazil's practices are found to be detrimental to U.S. commerce [1]