House Subcommittee Hearing Focuses on Protecting U.S. Innovation, Digital Trade A House Ways and Means subcommittee hearing brought industry, trade and labor witnesses who urged stronger enforcement of U.S. intellectual property abroad, warned about spreading digital‑trade barriers and urged worker‑centered AI policies; members pressed for enforceable commitments from allies and possible Section 301 actions.

As the global economy shifts, a House subcommittee debates the urgent need to protect U.S. intellectual property and navigate the rising tide of digital trade barriers.

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House Ways and Means subcommittee opening urges stronger IP enforcement, warns against digital-service taxes The presiding member opening a House Ways and Means subcommittee hearing on intellectual property and digital trade argued that U.S. innovation is a central economic strength, cited national-level employment and GDP figures for IP-intensive industries, criticized foreign discriminatory digital taxes and weak IP enforcement, and urged stronger enforcement paired with international commitments.

The House Ways and Means subcommittee is sounding the alarm on the urgent need for stronger enforcement of U.S. intellectual property rights to safeguard our economy and innovation against foreign discrimination.

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