Sources: USTR to self-initiate Section 301 investigation into China’s forced tech transfers

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative -- employing its authority under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act -- this week will self-initiate an investigation into Chinese forced technology transfer policies, addressing a longstanding concern with Beijing that was featured repeatedly in the agency’s annual Special 301 reports, sources told Inside U.S. Trade . Those sources said USTR would announce the action as early as Wednesday -- and that the 301 investigation is likely to be coupled with other...