Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974 allows the United States to investigate and respond to foreign government practices it considers unreasonable, discriminatory or harmful to U.S. commerce.
The current Section 301 measure affecting Canada stems from a U.S. investigation into how trading partners prohibit and enforce restrictions on imports produced with forced labour. Canada is subject to a 10 per cent tariff under the measure, with CUSMA-compliant goods and certain other products exempt.
Official U.S. source: U.S. Trade Representative, Forced Labour Section 301 Investigation →
Canadian context: Global Affairs Canada, Section 301 Tariffs and Canada →
