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Taiwan in the Trade Crosshairs: What the 301 Investigation means to U.S. Taiwan Relations

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Taiwan Talk

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Mar 16, 2026

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635

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Summary

Section 301 of the U-S Trade Act of 1974 is a broad tool which authorizes the sitting U.S. President to negotiate trade agreements, reduce tariffs, and combat unfair foreign trade practices. In mid-March, the U.S. Trade Representative's office put Taiwan on two 301-related lists: one for failing to take action over structural excess capacity , and the other, for failing to take action over accusations of false labor . International Trade attorney James Ransdell explains the regulation, and how it is being used against traditional U-S allies today. Hosted by I.C.R.T's Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn