CRS In Focus IF11683, §301 Investigations - Vietnam Timber Trade and Currency Practices

CRS In Focus IF11683, published December 10, 2020, reviews two USTR §301 investigations initiated October 2, 2020 against Vietnam, one targeting Vietnam's alleged importation and use of illegally harvested timber in products exported to the United States, and a second examining Vietnam's currency undervaluation practices. The report outlines USTR legal authority, investigation scope, and potential outcomes...