301 probe

Question 1

What is 301 probe ?

Answer 1

It is a probe employed as a precursor to tariffs and other trade measures against a country

Question 2

Which country is planning to impose this and on whom ?

Answer 2

USA on India

Question 3

Why ?

Answer 3

Unresolved trade issues

Question 4

Who prepares Special 301 report ?

Answer 4

Deputy US Trade Representative (USTR)

Question 5

About Section 301 of US Trade Act ?

Answer 5

It authorises President to take all appropriate action to obtain the removal of any act or practice of a foreign govt that restricts US commerce