Vietnam Uses HiAnime Arrests As Defense Against U.S. Trade Sanctions
Earlier this year, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) classified Vietnam as “Priority Foreign Country,” because of its lacking anti-piracy enforcement. That designation, applied for the first time in over a decade, triggered a Section 301 investigation, opening the door to potential trade sanctions. As part of this process, stakeholders were requested to provide input on Vietnam’s alleged shortcomings. This includes the piracy...