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Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974

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regulation is the sole category represented across all 5 tracked stories. Donald Trump is the most frequent co-covered peer, appearing in 3 of the 5 tracked stories. Against the same-window beat baseline of 40% negative, this entity's 20% share is less negative.

Last mentioned: Aug 5, 2026

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Recent coverage · Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974

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6.2 avg impact
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20% negative

Coverage balance Negative coverage leads. Negative coverage exceeds positive coverage by 20 percentage points.

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  • 20% negative

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What the coverage shows about Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974

regulation is the sole category represented across all 5 tracked stories. Donald Trump is the most frequent co-covered peer, appearing in 3 of the 5 tracked stories. Against the same-window beat baseline of 40% negative, this entity's 20% share is less negative. Source depth averages 1.8 original sources per story, versus 3.2 across the same-window beat baseline. That works out to roughly 1.7 stories per week across a 21-day span. Their average consequence score of 6.2 sits level with the 6.2 recorded across the beat in that window. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 appears in 5 tracked Legal stories published from July 16, 2026 through August 5, 2026.

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1.7
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Sources per story
1.8

Computed from the 5 stories linked to this entity, with beat comparisons drawn from all 276 Legal stories published in the same date window. Shares are omitted below five stories and comparisons below a twenty-story baseline.

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Other entities that clear the same relevance threshold in stories also covering Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. Shared-story counts are live from our verified record — not editorial picks.

Timeline

  1. Full Tariff Agenda Rollout Expected

    By summer's end, large parts of Trump's trade policy fully in effect, including probes into excess capacity, IP theft, and national security tariffs.

  2. Lawsuit filed by 25 states

    A coalition of 25 Democratic‑led states files a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade, challenging the legality of the new tariffs.

  3. New Section 301 Tariffs Imposed

    U.S. imposes 10-12.5% duties on 60 countries under Section 301, citing forced-labor enforcement, covering 99.4% of imports.

  4. Temporary Global Tariff Expires

    A 10% global temporary tariff on imports expires, creating urgency for replacement.

  5. Ontario Premier responds

    Doug Ford declares Ontario 'won’t back down' until the U.S. removes tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos.

  6. CANADA Act introduced

    Rep. Claudia Tenney introduces the Combating Attacks on our National Alcoholic Drinks by Allies Act, requiring a Section 301 probe within 30 days of passage.

  7. New Section 301 tariffs imposed

    The US imposes forced-labour tariffs of 10–12.5% on 60 countries covering 99.4% of imports, shortly after the prior levy expires.

  8. India bans forced-labour imports

    India amends its foreign trade policy to prohibit imports of goods made with forced labour, a move that later influences its tariff rate.

  9. Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

    U.S. Supreme Court strikes down key Trump administration tariff actions, forcing shift to court-tested laws.

Stories mentioning Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 5

Regulation Neutral

CANADA Act targets Ontario alcohol ban as 11 provinces block U.S. liquor

The U.S. bill seeking a Section 301 investigation into provincial alcohol restrictions tests the boundaries of trade law and state sovereignty. Rep. Tenney’s CANADA Act would force a probe within 30 days, potentially triggering retaliation and WTO challenges. Ontario’s Premier vows to maintain the ban until U.S. tariffs are lifted, setting up a legal standoff that could redefine trade enforcement.

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Source: yorkregion.com · muskokaregion.com

Regulation Neutral

25 States Challenge 10-12.5% Tariffs on 60 Countries

A 25-state lawsuit filed in the US Court of International Trade contends that the Trump administration’s use of Section 301 to impose forced-labour tariffs on 60 nations is an unlawful expansion of executive power. The case argues the levies are pretextual and violate procedural requirements, following a Supreme Court loss on similar trade measures. If successful, it could set a major precedent on presidential tariff authority.

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Regulation Neutral

US 25% tariff on Brazil: legal precedent and trade law implications

The U.S. imposes a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods citing unfair trade practices after a Section 301 investigation. Exemptions for coffee, beef, and other goods raise questions about legal scrutiny and potential WTO challenges. Legal experts weigh the justification against a trade-surplus partner and the use of tariffs for non-trade policy goals.

Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 is linked from 5 stories on this site, each scored at or above our 35% relevance threshold — see how these pages are built.

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