Track upcoming USTR, Section 301, and Federal Register decisions in plain English.
See what is changing, when it changes, which HTS codes are involved, and which sectors or public companies may be affected.
Our calendar monitors key trade-policy catalysts including:
• Section 301 exclusion decisions
• USTR reviews and actions
• Federal Register notices
• Public comment deadlines
• Tariff implementation dates
• Trade-related regulatory developments
Stay ahead of developments that may impact supply chains, sourcing decisions, and market exposure.
| Date | Docket / Action | What is Being Decided | HTS Codes | Sectors | Potentially Affected Companies | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep – 1 Oct 2026 | G20 Trade Ministerial — Milwaukee, Wisconsin | U.S.-hosted ministerial to set global trade agenda — agenda explicitly includes excess capacity tariffs, forced labor enforcement, and MFN principle reform | Multiple Product Categories "Ch. 72-73 (Steel/Iron) Ch. 87 (Autos/Vehicles) Ch. 85 (Electronics/Batteries) Ch. 28-29 (Chemicals) Ch. 94 (Solar/Industrial)" | Steel, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Consumer Goods, Technology | Broad — all importers with G20 country exposure | Ministerial Meeting — Scheduled | USTR |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Germany Section 301 Investigation (Pharma Pricing) | Investigation initiated — USTR examining whether Germany's pharmaceutical pricing policies (mandatory rebates, confidential discount requirements) are unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce | Multiple Product Categories "Ch. 30 (Pharmaceuticals)" | Pharmaceuticals, Innovative Medicines, Biotech | Pfizer, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Eli Lilly | Investigation Initiated; Comments due Aug 10; Hearing Sep 22 | Federal Register |
| 04 Aug 2026 | Germany Section 301 Investigation (Pharma Pricing) | Deadline for written comments and requests to appear at public hearing | Multiple Product Categories "Ch. 30 (Pharmaceuticals)" | Pharmaceuticals, Innovative Medicines, Biotech | Pfizer, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Eli Lilly | Comment Period Open | USTR |
| 22 Sep 2026 | Germany Section 301 Investigation (Pharma Pricing) | Public hearing on Germany's pharmaceutical pricing practices | Multiple Product Categories "Ch. 30 (Pharmaceuticals)" | Pharmaceuticals, Innovative Medicines, Biotech | Pfizer, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Eli Lilly | Hearing 22 Sep | USTR |
| 10 Jul 2026 | U.S.–China Board of Trade (USTR-2026-0430) | Public comments due identifying non-sensitive Chinese goods eligible for tariff reduction and Chinese tariff barriers affecting U.S. exports | Multiple Product Categories | Retail, Consumer Goods, Agriculture, Industrial Goods | Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Mattel | Comment due 10 July | USTR-2026-0430 (Federal Register) |
| 27 Jul 2026 | U.S.–China Board of Trade (USTR-2026-0430) | Rebuttal comments due on submissions made during the initial comment period | Multiple Product Categories | Retail, Consumer Goods, Agriculture, Industrial Goods | Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Mattel | Rebuttal Comments Due | USTR-2026-0431 (Rebuttal Docket, same FR notice) |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Brazil Section 301 Investigation | Deadline to request appearance at USTR hearing on proposed action against Brazil | Ch. 22 (Ethanol) Agriculture Digital Services | Ethanol, Digital Services, IP, Agriculture | ADM, Green Plains, Meta | Deadline; July-01-2026 | FR Notice |
| 2 Jul 2026 | Vietnam Section 301 Investigation (IP) | Written comments deadline on Vietnam’s IP protection & enforcement | Multiple Product Categories (Ch. 85 Electronics, Software, Media & Entertainment goods) | Software, Media, Entertainment, Electronics | Adobe, Microsoft, Disney, Qualcomm | Comment Deadline July 02, 2026 | USTR |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Brazil Section 301 Investigation | Statutory deadline for USTR to take final responsive action — proposed 25% tariff on Brazilian goods | Ch. 22 (Ethanol) Agriculture Digital Services | Ethanol, Digital Trade, Agriculture, IP | ADM, Green Plains, Alphabet, Meta | Final Action Deadline | FR Notice |
| ~24 Jul 2026 | Section 301 — Structural Excess Capacity (16 Economies) | Target date for USTR final determination on manufacturing overcapacity tariffs — replacing expired Section 122 duties across China, EU, Japan, India, Mexico + 11 others | Ch. 72-73 Steel Ch. 84 Machinery Ch. 85 Electronics Ch. 87 Vehicles | Steel, Autos, Batteries, Semiconductors, Solar, Chemicals | Ford, GM, Tesla, Intel, First Solar, Nucor, US Steel | Hearings Completed — Final Determination Pending | USTR |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Forced Labor Section 301 Investigations (60 Economies) | Deadline to request appearance at public hearing | Ch. 61-62 Apparel Ch. 64 Footwear Ch. 42 Leather Goods | Apparel, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods | Nike, PVH, VF Corp | Hearing 7 July | FR Notice |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Brazil Section 301 Investigation | Written comments deadline on proposed 25% tariffs (with exemptions) | Multiple Product Categories (Ch. 22 Ethanol, Ch. 85 Digital, Agriculture, IP-related goods) | Ethanol, Digital Trade, Agriculture, IP | DM, Green Plains, Alphabet, Meta | Comment Deadline July 01, 2026 | FR Notice |
| 6 Jul 2026 | Brazil Section 301 Investigation | Public hearing on proposed Section 301 action | Multiple Product Categories (Ch. 22 Ethanol, Digital Services, Agriculture) | Ethanol, Agriculture, Digital Trade | ADM, Green Plains, Meta | Hearing Scheduled | FR Notice |
| 6 Jul 2026 | Forced Labor Section 301 Investigations (60 Economies) | Written comments due on proposed 10-12.5% additional duties | Ch. 61-62 Apparel Ch. 64 Footwear Ch. 42 Leather Goods | Apparel, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods | Nike, PVH, VF Corp | Comment Deadline | FR Notice |
| 7 Jul 2026 | Forced Labor Section 301 Investigations (60 Economies) | Public hearing on proposed additional duties | Multiple Product Categories (Ch. 61-64 Apparel, Ch. 42 Footwear, Consumer Goods) | Apparel, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods | Nike, PVH, VF Corp | Hearing Scheduled | FR Notice |
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