# Federal Register #USTR-2026-0364

USTR extends investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property practices

**Buyer:** Office of the United States Trade Representative
**Posted:** November 10, 2026
**Identifier:** USTR-2026-0364

This notice concerns an investigation extension, not a request to buy goods or services.
- **Government buyer:** Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
- **Matter:** USTR extended its Section 301 investigation into certain acts, policies, and practices of the Government of Vietnam relating to intellectual property protection and enforcement.
- **Reason and next steps:** USTR cited complex issues requiring additional time to assess whether the practices are actionable and whether any action is warranted.
- **OEMs and vendors:** None identified.
- **Products and services:** None requested.

### Description

The Office of the United States Trade Representative determined to extend by three months its ongoing Section 301 investigation into certain acts, policies, and practices of the Government of Vietnam related to intellectual property protection and enforcement. The investigation was initiated on May 29, 2026. The determination on actionability and any action will be made no later than February 28, 2027. The notice is effective as of November 3, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. EDT.

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