Update on Sec. 301 Tariff Actions

On July 2, 2026, the Congressional Research Service published IF 11346, "Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974."

Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (Sections 301-310, 19 U.S.C. §§2411-2420), titled "Relief from Unfair Trade Practices," is often collectively referred to as "Section 301." Under Section 301, Congress grants the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action (e.g., impose a tariff) to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements or respond to certain foreign trade practices. As of June 2026, the second Trump Administration has initiated six investigations; four are ongoing and two investigations were completed in June 2026.