USTR Priority Watch List (PWL)
The USTR Priority Watch List (PWL), part of the annual Special 301 Report issued by the United States Trade Representative, identifies countries with significant deficiencies in intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement. In 2026, India has again been placed on the PWL, indicating continued U.S. concerns regarding India’s IP regime.
The Special 301 framework, rooted in the U.S. Trade Act of 1974, categorizes countries into Priority Fore
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