USTR Seeks Public Comment to Extend China Section 301 Exclusions (Technology/Innovation Practices)
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Institution: Ministry of Commerce & Industry | Ministry of Finance
On September 15, 2025, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced it is seeking public comment on whether any of the 178 existing product exclusions under its Section 301 investigation into Chinaβs acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation should be extended beyond November 29, 2025. These exclusions were most recently extended on September 2, 2025. The USTR is inviting input from stakeholders on whether specific exclusions remain warranted given their economic, innovation, and trade implications.
Though this is a U.S. policy process, but its impact will ripple globally. Indian exporters of tech, electronics, and related goods need to monitor which Chinese-origin product exclusions are removed or extended, since changes will affect tariff exposure and competitiveness. For Indian trade policymakers, this provides a window to assess how U.S. trade policy shifts could create opportunities or risks for sectors in India, especially in intellectual property-intensive or innovation-driven industries.
Relevant Question for Policy Stakeholders:
Which of the current exclusions are most critical for Indian exporters, and what preparatory measures should India take if the U.S. decides not to extend them (e.g., tariff mitigation, alternative supply chains)?
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