Continuation China 301 Tariffs

On September 7, 2026, the Office of the U.S. trade Representative published in the Federal Register (91 FR 64212) Continuation of Actions: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation.

SUMMARY: In a notice published on May 6, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the first step in the second, statutory four-year review process of the two actions taken as a result of the investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. The notice informed representatives of domestic industries that benefit from the actions, as modified, of the possible termination of the actions and of the opportunity for the representatives to request continuation of the actions. USTR received requests for continuation of both actions from representatives of domestic industries that benefit from the actions. Accordingly, the actions have not terminated and will remain in effect, subject to possible further modifications, including any modifications resulting from the statutory four-year review.

USTR received numerous requests to continue the July 6, 2018 and August 23, 2018 actions, as modified, from a range of domestic industries.

In light of the continuation of the actions, and in accordance with Section 307(c)(3) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2417(c)(3)), the U.S. Trade Representative will conduct a review of the July 6, 2018 and August 23, 2018 actions, as modified. USTR will publish a separate notice or notices describing the review process. The process will include inviting interested persons to submit comments on the effectiveness of the actions in achieving the objectives of the investigation, other actions that could be taken, and the effects of such actions on the United States economy, including consumers. See 19 U.S.C. 2417(c)(3)).