Karoline Leavitt: “Brazil's digital regulations and weak IP protections have…”

“He also directed our USTR ambassador, Jamison Greer, to launch an investigation of Brazil under Section 301 of the Trade act of 1974, designed to address unfair foreign practices that are affecting US commerce. For years, we know Brazil's digital regulations and weak IP protections have undermined US Tech and innovative companies. And their tolerance of illegal deforestation and other environmental practices puts American producers, manufacturers, farmers and ranchers who follow better environmental standards at a competitive disadvantaged.” (42:16–42:23)

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