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WeChat Cleared from U.S. Trade Notorious Markets List

1/11/2025

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Tencent's WeChat was removed from the U.S. Trade Representative's 2024 "Notorious Markets List" despite military tie allegations.
Alibaba, Pinduoduo, and ByteDance's Douyin Mall remain on the list for counterfeiting issues.
The list identifies 38 online and 33 physical markets notorious for trademark violations.
Tencent's shares increased by 1.6%, while Alibaba and Baidu saw declines.
The USTR's actions aim to safeguard U.S. businesses amid ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions.

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Story summary

Tencent's WeChat was removed from the U.S. Trade Representative's 2024 "Notorious Markets List" despite military tie allegations.
Alibaba, Pinduoduo, and ByteDance's Douyin Mall remain on the list for counterfeiting issues.
The list identifies 38 online and 33 physical markets notorious for trademark violations.
Tencent's shares increased by 1.6%, while Alibaba and Baidu saw declines.
The USTR's actions aim to safeguard U.S. businesses amid ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions.