USTR Places EU on Section 301 Watchlist

USTR added the European Union to its Section 301 unfair‑trade‑practices watchlist on 1 May 2026.
Argentina and Mexico were removed from the priority watchlist citing improved intellectual‑property protections.
Vietnam was designated a priority country, indicating heightened U.S. scrutiny of its trade practices.
The USTR gave no details on the specific EU practices prompting the listing.