Gate News Report, March 11 — On March 12, the Trump administration launched a new round of Section 301 trade investigations into the industrial overcapacity of 16 major trading partners, aiming to reimpose tariff pressures. Previously, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the core elements of Trump’s global tariff plan last month. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai stated that the investigation targets 16 of America’s largest trading partners, including the European Union, India, Japan, and South Korea. Canada was not included in the investigation. Additionally, the Trump administration plans to initiate another independent investigation as early as Thursday, concerning regulations that ban the import of goods produced with forced labor. This investigation is expected to cover at least 60 countries. Tai also mentioned that more investigations will be launched in the future, potentially addressing issues such as digital service taxes, drug pricing, and other trade concerns.