Section 301 Investigation into Vietnam’s Timber Practices

If USTR concludes through the course of this Investigation that Vietnam engaged in unfair trading practices concerning the import or processing of timber, we strongly urge it to carefully consider the negative impact of imposing tariffs against an important American trading partner and ally in a crucial region for U.S. supply chains and national security interests. Additionally, given the ongoing pandemic and ailing economy, we ask USTR to weigh the potential loss of American jobs and decreased affordability of everyday products that would result if tariffs are implemented on imports from Vietnam.