Thailand must submit comments to U.S. on Section 301 probe by April 15 - Reuters

The Trump administration has issued Thailand a deadline of April 15 to submit written comments in response to a Section 301 investigation into the country's trade practices. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 allows the U.S. to unilaterally investigate and impose tariffs on trading partners it deems to have unfair trade policies. Thailand's submission will likely address U.S. concerns about market access, intellectual property protection, or other trade barriers the administration believes disadvantage American companies and workers. The April 15 deadline suggests the Trump administration could move toward tariffs or other trade remedies against Thailand if the response proves unsatisfactory. This probe is part of the administration's broader effort to reassess U.S. trade relationships and leverage trade policy to address perceived imbalances.