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Tesla, Samsung Express Opposition to New US Tariffs on Vietnam

With a U.S. investigation into intellectual property violations set for conclusion at the end of the month, Hanoi could face fresh trade penalties.

Tesla and Samsung are among the U.S. firms that have expressed opposition to new tariffs on Vietnam, as an ongoing trade investigation into intellectual property enters its final weeks.

In May, the Trump administration launched an investigation into possible intellectual property violations under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act, announcing that it would examine Vietnam’s “acts, policies, and practices related to IP protection and enforcement and assess their impact on U.S. commerce.” The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is set to conclude the probe by November 29, at which point it may choose to impose new tariffs on Vietnam.

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