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Saturday, May 2, 2026

Vietnam Designated as Priority Foreign Country in Latest U.S. Intellectual Property Rights Review

USTR places Vietnam in highest concern category for IP violations, raising possibility of new trade investigation

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The United States Trade Representative has identified Vietnam as a 'priority foreign country' in its annual intellectual property rights report, citing persistent shortcomings in IP protection and enforcement. This marks the first time in over a decade that a country has received this designation, which could lead to…
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