The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office warned Thursday that China had to do more to prevent intellectual property theft, stating that country has not implemented any reforms and remains a “hazardous and uncertain environment” to operate in. A USTR official indicated that the Trump administration could pursue additional tariffs against China if reforms don’t happen.
The designation comes as the USTR is set to resume ongoing trade talks with China with meetings in Beijing next week.
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