# Section 301 of the Trade Act

Type: legislation

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-08**: USTR Public Hearing — India's Joint Secretary Brij Mohan Mishra presented testimony arguing that the USTR's Section 301 report lacks legal and evidentiary basis, and urged reconsideration of the proposed 12.5% tariff.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### India Challenges USTR's 12.5% Tariff Over Section 301 Flaws
2026-07-11 17:05:40 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

India is urging the USTR to withdraw a 12.5% tariff proposed under Section 301, arguing the investigation into forced labor import bans lacks country-specific evidence and violates the Trade Act. The country contends that clubbing 46 economies together without granular data renders the determination legally untenable and a potential WTO violation.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/india-challenges-ustr-tariff-sectional-301-flaws

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