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Friday, May 1, 2026

USTR Maintains China on Priority Watch List in 2026 Special 301 Report Amid Persistent IP and Trade Concerns

United States Trade Representative cites slow reform pace, technology transfer issues, and high levels of counterfeiting as key reasons for continued scrutiny of China’s intellect…

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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its 2026 Special 301 Report, continuing China’s designation on the Priority Watch List due to ongoing concerns over intellectual property protection, technology transfer, trade secret enforcement, and counterfeiting. The report highlights slow pr…
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