Some Section 301 tariff hikes to kick in Aug. 1 as USTR seeks views on scope, rates
Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells will face higher tariffs as soon as Aug. 1, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said on Wednesday in a call for public comments that includes specific requests for feedback on the new rate applied to some medical products and the scope of the new tariffs. USTR published its review of the tariffs applied to Chinese goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on May 14, revealing plans to...