Notice of Determination and Request for Comments Concerning Action Pursuant to Section 301: Nicaragua's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Labor Rights, Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, and the Rule of Law
USTR Section 301 action · Determination
The United States Trade Representative (U.S. Trade Representative) has determined that Nicaragua's acts, policies, and practices related to labor rights, human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law are unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce, and are therefore actionable under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The U.S. Trade Representative is proposing a range of actions, including but not limited to suspension, withdrawal, or prevention of application of benefits of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) to Nicaragua, and additional duties of up to 100 percent on some or all products of Nicaragua. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) seeks public comments on these proposed actions.
Frequently asked questions
What does Federal Register notice 2025-19635 — Notice of Determination and Request for Comments Concerning Action Pursuant to Section 301: Nicaragua's Acts… — require?
“The United States Trade Representative (U.S. Trade Representative) has determined that Nicaragua's acts, policies, and practices related to labor rights, human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law are unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce, and are therefore actionable under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The U.S. Trade Representative is proposing a range of actions, including but not limited to suspension, withdrawal, or prevention of application of benefits of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) to Nicaragua, and additional duties of up to 100 percent on some or all products of Nicaragua. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) seeks public comments on these proposed actions.” Importers affected by this action should treat the full Federal Register text as authoritative before making entry or pricing decisions.
Who issued notice 2025-19635 and when does it take effect?
The Office of the United States Trade Representative issued notice 2025-19635. It was published on 23 Oct 2025; the notice states no single effective date, so the Federal Register text governs timing. Classified as a notice under the Nicaragua matter.
Where can I verify notice 2025-19635?
The authoritative text is the Federal Register document itself, reachable via the Source link on this page. ExportSonar mirrors metadata only (snapshot fetched 18 Oct 2026, 01:46 UTC); when the two differ, the Federal Register record wins.