U.S. Opens IP Probe Into Vietnam, Threatening New Tariffs
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Updated · POLITICO · Jun 1
U.S. Opens IP Probe Into Vietnam, Threatening New Tariffs
9 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jun 1
The U.S. Trade Representative on Friday launched an unfair trade practices investigation into Vietnam over alleged failures to protect intellectual property rights.
Jamieson Greer said Vietnam has taken some steps on U.S. complaints, but infringement still harms the competitive position of American innovators and creators.
The probe will assess whether Vietnam has adequately addressed long-running U.S. concerns over IP violations; an adverse finding could lead to additional tariffs on Vietnamese goods.
The move adds another potential trade pressure point for Vietnam as Washington weighs tougher enforcement tools to reshape supply chains and protect U.S. industry.
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U.S.-Vietnam Trade Under Fire: Section 301 Investigation, Tariff Escalation, and Global Supply Chain Shifts
Overview
The U.S. government launched a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s trade practices, driven by long-standing trade policy goals and specific concerns about Vietnam’s role in global supply chains and its enforcement of intellectual property rights. Section 301 gives the U.S. Trade Representative authority to investigate and address foreign practices seen as unfair. The Trump administration has used these investigations to justify tariffs or push for new trade agreements, aiming to reduce the U.S. trade deficit. This investigation reflects a broader U.S. strategy to protect domestic industries and address perceived imbalances in international trade.