United States Extends Trade Probe Into Vietnam IP Protections

The Office of the United States Trade Representative extended a trade investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property protections by three months, moving the conclusion deadline from late November to February 28, 2027.

Launched in May, the probe examines the Government of Vietnam's alleged persistent failure to resolve long-standing concerns regarding the protection and enforcement of intellectual property. The USTR stated the extension is necessary because the investigation involves complex or complicated issues that require additional time to resolve.