Published: Mar 12, 2026, 06:00 IST | Updated: Mar 12, 2026, 06:00 IST
The United States has taken the first steps toward potential new global trade penalties by launching a probe into what it calls “unfair trade practices.”
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the investigation could lead to responsive actions by Washington, including the possibility of new tariffs. The move signals a tougher US approach to global trade enforcement as officials examine whether foreign policies are harming American industries.