International trade · 10/08/2001Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

U.S. Trade Representative Announces Suspension of GSP Benefits for Ukraine, Requests Public Comment on Intellectual Property Laws

The U.S. Trade Representative has determined that Ukraine's intellectual property laws are unreasonable and burdensome to U.S. commerce, leading to the suspension of duty-free treatment for Ukrainian products under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. The USTR is seeking public comment on Ukraine's intellectual property laws and practices, as well as a preliminary list of Ukrainian products under consideration for potential prohibitive duties.