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The Trump administration has initiated investigations concerning trade partners related to industrial overproduction and forced labor regulations, which may lead to higher tariffs for numerous countries.

The U.S. is launching an investigation into unfair trade practices that may lead to new tariffs without congressional approval.

The Trump administration is launching a trade investigation into excess production by various countries, including Japan, to assess potential tariffs.

The U.S. government has initiated a trade investigation against 16 major partners over alleged excess production, potentially leading to new tariffs.

The US government has initiated a new trade investigation into unfair practices in 16 major trade partners, aimed at reshaping tariff pressure following a Supreme Court ruling that overturned a key measure of Trump's tariff program.

The South Korean government expressed its commitment to actively negotiate with the US to ensure it does not receive unfair treatment amid an investigation under US Trade Law Section 301.

The Trump administration has initiated a new trade investigation to replace tariffs that were recently invalidated by the U.S. Supreme Court.

The U.S. Trade Representative has officially launched a new trade investigation targeting global manufacturing over structural excess production, which includes South Korea among 16 nations.

US investors in Coupang suggest that the US may initiate a Section 301 investigation into South Korea for unfair trade practices, although Seoul denies this claim.

Investors in Coupang claim that the U.S. is initiating a Section 301 investigation into Korea’s digital trade practices, but the Korean government denies that Korea is specifically targeted.

The Fair Trade Commission of Korea has begun an on-site investigation into potential price collusion among four major local oil refiners in response to a recent spike in oil product prices.

South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jong-gwan expresses optimism that the US will not raise tariffs on Korean products and indicates uncertainty regarding the investigation of Coupang under US trade laws.

South Korea's Minister of Industry and Trade, Kim Jeong-kwan, and the Head of the Trade Negotiation Headquarters, Yeo Han-gu, are in the U.S. negotiating to prevent the initiation of a 301 investigation regarding trade issues.

The entire board of the Korea Flour Milling Association resigned amidst a collusion investigation in the domestic flour market involving seven major flour milling companies.

The Fair Trade Commission of South Korea is investigating funeral homes across the country due to widespread rebate practices in the funeral industry, prompted by a case involving a funeral home in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province.

The Fair Trade Commission of South Korea is investigating Samsung Electronics for allegedly unfairly reducing the quantities of goods ordered from subcontractors, leading to financial distress for one subcontractor.

The Tokyo District Prosecutor's Special Investigation Department and the Fair Trade Commission conducted searches on oil companies for suspected collusion in diesel pricing.

The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has requested to conduct the first phase of an investigation for a nuclear waste disposal site on Minami-Torishima.

Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa announces plans to request a literature survey for a nuclear waste disposal site in Ogasawara Village, Tokyo.

At least 36 Republican members of the US Congress are pushing for an investigation into Australian lamb imports, citing the need for higher tariffs to protect American farmers.

The European Commission has requested an investigation into former Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson for potential breaches of ethics rules related to his connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The European Commission has requested an investigation into former trade commissioner Peter Mandelson's relationships with Jeffrey Epstein amid allegations of misconduct.

An investigation into suspected VAT fraud in international trade reveals potential losses in Lithuania of around 7 million euros, with suspicious transactions exceeding 60 million euros.

Peter Mandelson is under investigation by the EU's anti-fraud agency following allegations of sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as EU trade commissioner.

The Fair Trade Commission of South Korea launched a nationwide investigation into suspected collusion among school uniform manufacturers and retailers following complaints about high prices.

A former employee of a machine tool manufacturer in Japan is under investigation for allegedly conveying trade secrets to a Russian government official following an encounter with someone claiming to be Ukrainian.

Microsoft Japan is under investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for possible antitrust violations, amid escalating competition in the cloud infrastructure market, directly related to AI advancements.

The Supreme Court of South Korea ruled that the deletion of subcontracting-related data by Hyundai Heavy Industries employees does not constitute evidence destruction, framing it as an exercise of their rights to defend themselves.

Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown is calling for an investigation into whether Prince Andrew used RAF bases for meetings with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a trade envoy.

An inquiry into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s past as a UK trade envoy is being considered by a parliamentary committee following his recent arrest.

British police are investigating allegations against Prince Andrew involving misconduct during his tenure as the UK's trade envoy.

Former Prince Andrew has been arrested and is under investigation by British police for misconduct in public office during his tenure as a trade envoy.

Former Prince Andrew has been arrested by British police as investigations reveal he may have shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as a trade envoy.

Former British prince Andrew has left a police station in Aysham after being detained for over eleven hours on allegations of inappropriate conduct during his public role as a special envoy for International Trade.

A threatening letter received by the Verdi trade union in Nuremberg, containing a suspicious but harmless powder, has led to a police investigation and heightened security measures amid recent warning strikes.

Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of public duty abuse related to his role as a trade envoy, with connections to the Epstein case.

A gift shop in Dimboola, Australia, was firebombed overnight, prompting an investigation into possible links to the illegal tobacco trade.

Over 400 drug packages were discovered hidden inside a water tank in Barra do Piraí, Brazil, following a police investigation into a tip-off about drug trade in the area.

The Mexican government has initiated an administrative investigation into unfair trade practices regarding the import of cold-rolled steel from the US, Malaysia, and China.

A man in Sweden has been arrested for allegedly selling his wife to at least 70 men over several years, with the investigation gaining momentum based on evidence from phone records.

Sir Vince Cable has urged for an investigation into Prince Andrew's conduct as a trade envoy amid revelations he allegedly shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein.

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee has announced an investigation into the South Korean government's sanctions against Coupang, claiming that they are discriminatory actions aimed at aiding domestic competitors.

China has announced a reduction in tariffs on dairy products imported from the European Union following an 18-month investigation into dumping and subsidies.

China will lower the maximum tariff on dairy imports from the European Union to 11.7% following the closure of an anti-dumping investigation.

Investigations are underway concerning allegations that Hyundai Construction violated subcontracting laws during the construction of an illegal golf practice facility at the president's residence under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration.

UK police are investigating allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential trade documents with Jeffrey Epstein, with a decision on a full investigation pending.

The trade union is backing a potential investigation into the foreign service, advocating for inquiry into broader structural issues as well.

A South Korean investigation reveals that Coupang may have downplayed a massive data leak, potentially impacting US pressure on Seoul regarding trade issues related to the company.

The National Police in Spain is conducting a search of the Sidenor plant in Basauri as part of a secret investigation into the alleged sale of steel to a military contractor in Israel.

The Spanish National Police has conducted a search at Sidenor's Basauri headquarters as part of an investigation into alleged smuggling related to steel sales to Israel Military Industries.