The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is holding public hearings from August 20 to August 24, 2018, and on August 27, 2018, regarding the proposed tariffs on approximately $200 billion worth of Chinese products.
Click here to view a schedule of witnesses. The public hearings are being held at the following times at the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington, DC:
- Monday, August 20, 2018 from 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
- Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
- Wednesday, August 22, 2018 from 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
- Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
- Friday, August 24, 2018 from 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
- Monday, August 27, 2018 from 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
According to a USTR press release, the proposed tariffs are in response to China’s unfair trade practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation, based on the findings in USTR’s investigation of China under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Tariffs on $34 billion in goods from China are currently in effect, and tariffs on an additional $16 billion will take effect on August 23, 2018.
The Federal Register notice publishing the proposed tariff list and soliciting public comment can be viewed here.