India has rejected allegations made by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) concerning structural excess capacity in its manufacturing sector. The USTR initiated investigations on March 11 against several countries, including India, China, and the European Union, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing 'unfair foreign practices' that impact American manufacturing. In its response, India argued that the initiation notice lacks a 'cogent rationale' and does not identify specific acts or policies that could be deemed unreasonable or discriminatory. India has called for the USTR to issue a negative determination and terminate the investigation, suggesting that any trade concerns should be resolved within the framework of ongoing negotiations for a Bilateral Trade Agreement. Additionally, India has responded to another investigation launched on March 12 regarding forced labor, reiterating its stance that the probe does not meet legal requirements for initiation. India has expressed willingness to engage constructively with the USTR throughout the investigation process.