USTR calls for comment on tariffs eyed for approximately $300 billion in Chinese goods

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Monday issued a draft notice calling for public comment on proposed 25 percent tariffs covering approximately $300 billion in Chinese goods, listing more than 3,800 targets that could be hit. A public hearing on the proposed modification of actions already approved under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 will be held on June 17. Comments are due by June 10. “The proposed product list covers essentially all products not currently...