101 - The U.S. Trade Representative

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has led two major trade actions in recent days. According to Fibre2Fashion, on March 15, Greer signed the United States-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with Ecuadorian Minister of Production, Foreign Trade and Investment Luis Alberto Jaramillo. This deal opens Ecuador's market of over 18 million consumers to United States agricultural and industrial exports, helping American farmers, ranchers, fishers, small businesses and manufacturers. It aims to increase exports, expand opportunities and reduce the goods trade deficit with Ecuador, where United States exports reached 10.2 billion dollars in 2024. Key terms address tariff barriers, non-tariff barriers, trade facilitation, digital trade, intellectual property and labor protections.

The Los Angeles Times reports that on Wednesday, Greer announced investigations into 16 economies, including the European Union, China, South Korea and Japan, over government subsidies creating excessive factory capacity that harms United States manufacturing. A separate probe targets dozens of countries, such as the European Union, China, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Brazil and others, for failing to ban goods made with forced labor, which could count as unfair trade practices. These Section 301 investigations under the 1974 Trade Act include consultations, public hearings on April 28 and May 5, and could lead to new tariffs to recover 1.6 trillion dollars in lost revenue from prior court rulings.

The Tico Times states Costa Rica faces scrutiny in the forced labor probe alongside major partners like China and India. Greer noted global agreement against forced labor but said many nations lack strong measures. Costa Rica's Ministry of Foreign Trade is preparing bilateral talks to defend its exports.

These moves support President Trump's push to boost United States competitiveness and revenue through targeted trade enforcement.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has been busy this week executing the Trump administration's aggressive tariff strategy. On March 15, Greer signed the United States-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with Ecuadorian Minister Luis Alberto Jaramillo. According to the U.S. Trade Representative's office, this agreement opens Ecuador's market of over 18 million consumers to American agricultural and industrial exports while helping to reduce the goods trade deficit with Ecuador. The deal includes new terms to expand preferential market access for America's agricultural exporters and lowers both tariff and non-tariff barriers. The agreement also addresses intellectual property protection, labor and environmental standards, and prevents barriers for digital trade.

Beyond this bilateral agreement, Greer launched two major investigations this week that reflect the administration's broader trade agenda. According to reporting from major news outlets, the U.S. Trade Representative announced investigations into sixteen economies, including the European Union, China, South Korea, and Japan, to determine whether these countries are subsidizing excessive factory capacity in ways that disadvantage U.S. manufacturing. A second investigation will examine whether dozens of countries, also including the EU and China along with Mexico, Canada, Australia, and Brazil, are failing to ban goods made by forced labor. Costa Rica and nearly sixty other economies face scrutiny in the forced labor investigation.

Both investigations operate under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, a legal provision that requires the administration to consult with targeted countries, hold public hearings, and allow affected U.S. industries to comment. A hearing on the factory capacity investigation is scheduled for May 5, while the forced labor hearing will occur on April 28. This approach marks a significant departure from Trump's first term, when he relied on emergency authorities that allowed him to impose tariffs immediately through executive order.

The investigations are part of the administration's effort to recover approximately 1.6 trillion dollars in expected tariff revenue that was eliminated when the Supreme Court struck down the president's emergency tariff authority in February. Experts note that while the administration may successfully reconstruct similar tariff levels through these investigations, the new legal processes will make it easier for companies and countries to contest the tariffs and seek exemptions.

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On March 11, 2026, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the launch of a Section 301 investigation into unfair trade practices by multiple trading partners. According to The Public India YouTube channel, this probe targets countries including the European Union, China, and others, following a Supreme Court ruling last month that struck down key parts of President Donald Trumps earlier tariff policies as unconstitutional.

YTN News reports that the investigation covers 16 economic entities, encompassing over 40 countries such as South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and the 27 member states of the European Union. Greer stated in a telephone briefing that the focus will be on structural overproduction in manufacturing sectors, related policies, and practices. He expects the probe to uncover various unfair trade practices, with a committee formed to begin accepting written opinions around March 17.

The move comes after the Supreme Court invalidated reciprocal tariffs, prompting the Trump administration to pivot to Section 301 under trade law as a potential path for new tariffs. YTN notes that a prior Section 122 tariff imposition has a 150-day window ending in late July, and this investigation, expected to wrap up within five months, could lead to additional duties by then. Greer emphasized aiming for a swift conclusion, while affirming existing trade deals remain valid but warning that outcomes might include tariffs or other measures.

Caption News highlights Greers pre-briefing comment that the review will examine policies linked to excess production capacity. US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent previously indicated that bolstering Sections 232, 301, and 122 would maintain steady tariff revenues in 2026.

This development has sparked global discussions, with analysts viewing it as a strategic push amid US midterm elections.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced on March 11, 2026, the launch of a Section 301 investigation into unfair trade practices by multiple trading partners. According to The Public India YouTube channel, this probe targets countries including the European Union, China, and others, following the Supreme Court's recent ruling that struck down key parts of President Donald Trump's earlier tariff policies as unconstitutional. YTN reports confirm Greer specified the investigation will review structural overproduction in manufacturing sectors, policies, and practices across 16 economic entities, encompassing over 40 countries such as South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and the 27 EU member states.

In a telephone briefing, Greer stated the U.S. government will form a Section 301 committee, starting to accept written opinions from stakeholders around March 17, with the probe expected to conclude within five months. YTN News highlights that this move comes after the Supreme Court's decision on reciprocal tariffs, positioning Section 301 as a pathway for new tariffs by late July, aligning with the 150-day limit on prior Section 122 measures. Treasury Secretary Scott Besent noted in February that combining these tools would maintain steady tariff revenue into 2026.

Greer emphasized in pre-briefings covered by Caption News that the focus includes overcapacity-linked unfair practices, expecting revelations that could lead to tariffs or other actions, while existing trade deals remain valid. This development has sparked discussions on potential impacts, especially amid U.S. midterm elections and global tensions.

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Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, continues to drive aggressive trade enforcement under the Trump administration. Coupang's American investors, Greenoaks and Altimeter, recently withdrew their petition to the USTR for a Section 301 investigation into South Korea's alleged discriminatory treatment of the company. YTN reports that the investors achieved meaningful US-South Korea government talks, laying groundwork for South Korea to correct issues, and saw overlap with the USTR's broader probe plans.

On March 3, the USTR announced that South Korea committed not to discriminate against US firms in digital services laws and policies. The agency vowed to expand Section 301 investigations against unreasonable foreign practices harming American businesses. Greer, speaking on February 25, called Section 301 a legally robust tool to tackle unfair trade causing massive US deficits. He launched probes into Brazil and China last month and signaled widening to other nations.

Section 301 allows tariffs or retaliation when foreign governments restrict US trade through unfair means. With a recent Supreme Court ruling invalidating reciprocal tariffs, the Trump team eyes it as a key replacement for country-specific duties. Analysts expect a broad, forceful US investigation into South Korea soon. Separately, the investors will pursue international arbitration against South Korea.

Greer's focus underscores the administration's pushback on global imbalances, keeping trade partners on notice.

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