The USTR released its 2026 Special 301 Report on April 30, designating Vietnam as a Priority Foreign Country and adding the EU to the Watch List for the first time.
Vietnam PFC Designation
The designation activates a 30-day window for USTR to initiate a Section 301 investigation. Concerns include online piracy and inadequate IP enforcement.
Priority Watch List
Chile, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, and Venezuela remain on the Priority Watch List.
EU on Watch List
The EU joins 18 others including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and Thailand. Concerns center on pharmaceutical data exclusivity and digital copyright policy.
Argentina and Mexico Reclassified
Both countries improved IP policy and were reclassified to the Watch List. Mexico’s shift is partly attributable to USMCA reforms. Bulgaria was removed.
Implications
Companies with exposure in Vietnam should assess Section 301 risks. The full report is at ustr.gov.
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