March 2019, Vol. 246, No. 3

Features

Exploring Tariffs to Curb Alleged Chinese Intellectual Property Thefts

The United States recently implemented significant trade tariffs against Chinese products, totaling over $250 billion. As a result, its trade negotiations with China have waxed and waned over the past several months.   One of the significant reasons for the United States implementing trade tariffs is China’s alleged “unfair trade practices” under Section 301. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its findings of its investigation into potential violations toward the end of the first quarter of 2018.  Specifically, the Section 301 investigation revealed several major concerns.  These included: (1) China using joint venture requirements, foreign investment restrictions, and

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