India, March 12 -- The Trump administration on Wednesday has opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries. As per reports, this effort comes after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's previous use of tariffs by declaring an economic emergency. In this announcement, the Trump administration has highlighted 16 economies, including India.

In the official announcement made by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the administration will begin investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which could eventually lead to new import taxes.

Countries under the scanner include US's largest trading partners such as China, the European Union, Mexico, India, Japan, South Korea and Taiwa...