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 "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, ethanol market access, and illegal deforestation, which may restrict U.S. business interests [1] Group 1 - The "301 investigation" is based on Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974, which allows the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate "unreasonable or unfair trade practices" of other countries [1] - Following the investigation, the U.S. Trade Representative can recommend unilateral sanctions to the U.S. President if deemed necessary [1]