US to Partially Withdraw Honduras' Duty-Free Trade Benefits Over Intellectual Property Concerns

Summary

The US Trade Policy Staff Committee recommends withdrawing $5 million in combined trade benefits from Honduras due to inadequate intellectual property protection, with public comment period to follow

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