US trade investigation

Section 301: Bangladesh faces a new trade test from Washington

The new US investigations do not, in themselves, raise tariffs, but they are a reminder that Dhaka remains vulnerable to legal and political trade pressure despite the recent bilateral agreement.
17 March 2026, 19:22 PM

US is weaponising an old trade law, and Bangladesh is in the crossfire

Dhaka urgently needs a rapid, data-driven defence to protect its garment industry and broader economy
15 March 2026, 19:56 PM

US launches trade investigation into Bangladesh, others as Trump revives tariffs

The investigation was initiated today by the Office of the United States Trade Representative
12 March 2026, 10:01 AM