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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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…
US investigates Vietnam's intellectual property practices
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.
Strengthening the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights is a consistent policy of Vietnam aimed at building a transparent and healthy investment and business environment, promoting innovation, and fulfilling all international commitments.
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