Topic: Section 301

Author Peter Schweitzer reports that Chinese air defense systems in Iran have failed to intercept American or Israeli aircraft, potentially exposing China as a "paper tiger" in military technology. Meanwhile, President Trump is considering Section 301 tariffs to address unfair trade practices and structural excess capacity in China.

The Federal Register details a Section 301 investigation by the U.S. Trade Representative into Ukraine's intellectual property practices. The investigation targets the administration of royalty collection societies and the use of infringing software by Ukrainian government agencies. This move is characterized as the U.S. government asserting its interests with the newly installed Ukrainian leadership.