Executive Order Targets Counterfeit Goods Sold Online

The transcript discusses a directive aimed at curbing the sale of counterfeit products online. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is tasked with stopping online retailers from selling counterfeit goods and creating rules to identify companies with high counterfeit rates. A DHS report highlights the threat of counterfeit goods to US jobs and security, recommending enhanced vetting and more oversight. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer praises the order, emphasizing the harm caused by counterfeit goods and the Trump administration's leadership in addressing the issue.

What actions does the order direct the Department of Homeland Security to take regarding online retailers?

How does the trafficking of counterfeit goods affect U.S. manufacturing jobs and national security?

What are the recommendations made in the DHS report regarding third-party sellers?

What role does the U.S. Trade Representative play in addressing the issue of counterfeit goods?

What is the significance of the Trump administration's actions against counterfeit products?