USTR initiates Section 301 investigation into China's semiconductor industry practices
Section 301 investigation into China's acts, policies, and practices related to targeting of the semiconductor industry for dominance
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today announced the initiation of a Section 301 investigation into China's acts, policies, and practices related to targeting of the semiconductor industry for dominance.
According to today’s USTR release, the investigation will initially focus on:
- China's production of foundational semiconductors and their integration into critical industries such as defense, automotive, medical devices, aerospace, telecommunications, and power generation and the electrical grid
- Whether the impact of China’s acts, policies, and practices on the production of silicon carbide substrates contributes to any unreasonableness or discrimination or burden or restriction on U.S. commerce