By Daniel Cannistra, Robert Holleyman, Bob LaFrankie, Melissa Morris, Amanda Simpson and Cherie Walterman on Posted in AsiaOn August 18, 2017, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) launched a formal investigation pursuant to Section 301 of the Tariff Act of 1974 on the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The probe sought to determine whether the acts, policies, and practices of the PRC related to technology transfer, intellectual property, trade… Continue Reading
By Daniel Cannistra and Cherie Walterman on Posted in AsiaU.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Robert Lighthizer initiated an investigation on August 18, 2017 pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The probe will determine whether acts, policies, and practices of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) related to technology transfer, intellectual property, trade secrets, and innovation are discriminatory towards U.S. firms… Continue Reading