US investigates Vietnam's intellectual property practices
The probe could support unilateral tariffs as the USTR reviews Vietnam’s IP enforcement after naming it a priority foreign country.
- On Friday, the Trump administration launched a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property protection policies, examining whether enforcement practices harm or restrict U.S. commerce.
- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative designated Vietnam a "priority foreign country" in April due to its "persistent failure to resolve long-standing concerns about IP protection and enforcement."
- Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that "IP infringement in Vietnam continues to impair the competitive position of U.S. innovators and creators," despite acknowledging recent progress.
- The USTR began accepting public comments on the investigation Friday, with submissions due by July 2, as the probe could lead to new tariffs or other trade measures.
- Vietnam faced 46% tariffs last year, later reduced to 10%, while remaining subject to separate Section 301 inquiries into manufacturing capacity and forced labor practices.
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Trump administration targets Vietnam's IP enforcement in new trade investigation
America has launched a trade probe into Vietnam's handling of intellectual property. This move could lead to new tariffs. Vietnam has been flagged for failing to address long-standing concerns. While Vietnam has made some progress, infringement continues. Enforcement challenges persist, with counterfeit goods widely available. This investigation follows previous trade actions and ongoing negotiations between the two nations.
US launches trade probe into Vietnam's intellectual property protections, World News
The Trump administration on Friday (May 29) opened an unfair trade practices investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property protection policies and enforcement that may lead to new tariffs or other trade measures, the US Trade Representative's office said.Vietnam was identified as a priority country by the USTR on April 30 "due to its persistent failure to resolve long-standing concerns about IP...
US launches trade probe into Vietnam’s intellectual property protections
The Trump administration on Friday opened an unfair trade practices investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property protection policies and enforcement that may lead to new tariffs or other trade measures.
The United States has opened a third trade investigation into how Vietnam deals with intellectual property rights, as the Trump government increases pressure on the heavily export-dependent nation. The US Trade Representative's Office (USTR) announced on Friday that the investigation will examine Vietnam's acts and policies related to the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, as well as assessing their impact on American tr…
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