USTR Initiates §301 Investigation into Vietnam's IP Protection Failures

USTR has formally launched a §301 investigation into Vietnam's acts, policies, and practices related to intellectual property protection and enforcement, following Vietnam's designation as a priority foreign country under section 182(a)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974. USTR proposes to find these practices actionable under §301(b) and is soliciting public comments, signaling potential trade remedies ahead.