Group 1 - The U.S. Trade Representative, Jamison Greer, announced that tariffs on certain countries will increase from the newly imposed 10% to 15% or higher, without specifying which countries will be affected [1] - Greer stated that the Trump administration does not plan to raise tariffs on Chinese goods beyond current levels, as President Trump is scheduled to visit China in the coming weeks [1] - The government intends to replace emergency tariffs that were canceled by the Supreme Court with new tariffs, which are consistent with existing trade agreements [1] Group 2 - The Section 301 investigation into unfair trade practices will be a core part of future tariff agreements, targeting countries with excess industrial capacity, forced labor in supply chains, and subsidies for certain goods [2] - Greer mentioned that the Section 301 investigation could serve as an enforcement mechanism for recent trade agreements, including one with Indonesia, which agreed to accept a 19% tariff and open its market to U.S. goods [4] - The Trade Act of 1930, specifically Section 338, remains a useful law for imposing tariffs of up to 50% on imports from specific countries that discriminate against U.S. trade [4]
美国贸易代表:不会对中国增加关税
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-02-26 13:26