Politics
Briefing: US announces investigations into what it claims are unfair trade practices by dozens of countries
Strategic angle: The move opens the door to penalties like additional tariffs and targets the European Union, China, Japan and India, among others.
editorial-staff
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Updated about 1 month ago
On March 12, 2026, the US government announced investigations into what it describes as unfair trade practices by a range of countries.
The investigations could result in penalties, including additional tariffs, which would impact trade relations significantly.
Key targets of these investigations include major economies such as the European Union, China, Japan, and India, raising concerns about future trade dynamics.