Between May 15, 2018 and May 17, 2018, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is holding public hearings on the proposed Section 301 tariffs in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the public comment period has closed and the USTR has posted submissions of comments for public viewing.

The public hearings will take place at the U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436.

The hearings will be held during the following times:

• Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
• Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
• Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM EDT

After the public hearings, the due date for submission of post-hearing rebuttal comments is May 22, 2018.

The USTR announcement may be found here:

https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2018/may/public-hearings-proposed-section-301

The public comments may be viewed here:

https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=USTR-2018-0005

The Federal Register Notice may be found here:

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/04/06/2018-07119/notice-of-determination-and-request-for-public-comment-concerning-proposed-determination-of-action