USTR opens investigation into China’s trade agreement implementation

The U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office has opened an investigation into whether China has fully implemented its commitments under the 2019 Phase One trade agreement with the U.S.

The initiation of the Section 301 investigation was announced on October 24. USTR Jamieson Greer said his office will investigate whether China has fully implemented its commitments under the Phase One Agreement, the burden or restriction on U.S. commerce resulting from any non-implementation by China of its commitments, and what action, if any, should be taken in response.