U.S. launches fresh Section 301 probes into 60 economies over forced-labor trade practices

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. has initiated new trade investigations into 60 economies to assess their compliance with prohibiting imports of goods produced with forced labor [1][2][3] Group 1: Trade Investigations - The investigations are conducted under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 and include major economies such as China, the European Union, India, and Mexico [2] - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer emphasized the lack of effective enforcement by governments against forced labor despite international consensus [2] Group 2: Impact on U.S. Economy - The investigations aim to evaluate whether foreign governments have taken adequate measures to prevent the importation of goods produced with forced labor and the implications of these practices on U.S. workers and businesses [3]