Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026
Final Determination Deadline
Statutory deadline for the USTR to conclude the investigation and recommend actions.
Final Determination
Statutory deadline for the USTR to recommend actions or tariffs to the President.
Public Hearings
USTR scheduled to hold hearings on the impact of foreign trade practices.
Public Comment Period
Expected window for industry stakeholders to submit testimony on the impact of potential tariffs.
Public Comment
Expected deadline for initial industry and stakeholder feedback.
Intelligence Revision
New assessment indicates no current plans for a 2027 invasion.
Investigation Launched
USTR officially opens Section 301 probes into 16 trading partners.
Probe Launched
USTR officially announces Section 301 investigations into 16 nations.
CIA Readiness Report
Director William Burns states Xi ordered the PLA to be ready by 2027.
Davidson Window Established
Admiral Phil Davidson warns of a potential invasion within six years.
A new U.S. intelligence assessment indicates that China is not currently planning a military invasion of Taiwan by 2027, a date previously cited as a high-risk window. This shift provides a critical reprieve for global supply chains and the semiconductor industry, which have been bracing for a potential catastrophic disruption in the Taiwan Strait.
A new U.S. intelligence assessment indicates that China is not currently planning a full-scale invasion of Taiwan by 2027, a year previously cited as a critical window for military readiness. While the People's Liberation Army continues its modernization efforts, the report suggests Beijing remains cautious about the high risks and potential for a broader regional conflict.
The United States has initiated a massive Section 301 investigation targeting 16 major trading partners, including China, the EU, India, and Taiwan, over alleged unfair trade practices. This aggressive move signals a significant escalation in global trade protectionism and could lead to widespread tariffs across multiple sectors.
The United States has initiated a broad Section 301 investigation into the trade practices of 16 key partners, including the European Union, China, India, and Taiwan. This move signals a significant escalation in US trade enforcement that could lead to new tariffs and major disruptions across global supply chains.
Economic experts are urging Taiwan to develop a proactive strategy as the risk of a U.S. Section 301 trade probe increases. The warning comes amid a widening trade surplus and shifting U.S. trade policies that prioritize domestic manufacturing and supply chain security.