In a long overdue action…

“The U.S. plans Tuesday to ask for dispute-settlement consultations from the WTO on two matters: one claiming deficiencies in China’s legal structures to protect and enforce copyrights and trademarks; and the other challenging barriers to China’s market for books, music, videos and movies.”

This is an important step forward.  But will the Administration continue to apply pressure and challenge all of China’s illegal, harmful trade practices such as currency manipulation, subsidies and dumping?  That’s the real test. 

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