Federal Register #2026-21755

USTR Seeks Comments on Proposed Suspension Extension for China Maritime-Related Section 301 Actions

The Office of the United States Trade Representative is seeking public input on a proposed extension related to its Section 301 actions concerning China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. - Government agency: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR); no sub-agency or office is specified. - Proposed action: Extend the suspension of responsive actions for two months. - Effect of the proposed suspension: Parties would not accrue liability for specified maritime transport service fees or duties during the suspension. - This is a request for public comments, not a procurement solicitation; no products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are requested.

Description

The Office of the United States Trade Representative proposes to further suspend for two months the responsive actions in its Section 301 investigation concerning China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. The proposed suspension would run from November 10, 2026, through January 9, 2027, during which parties would not accrue liability for specified maritime service fees or duties. USTR invites interested parties to comment on the proposed modification by October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Comments are submitted through USTR’s electronic portal using docket number USTR-2026-0694.

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