Make America Great Again? With Special Emphasis on Tariffs and IPR Issues

The US is in conflict with China over various trade issues.Although both countries agreed to temporarily suspend tariffs for the next 90 days, this trend is expected to continue after then.New related to tariffs has been a daily occurrence in the first 100 days of the Trump presidency, and yet a gap remains between the US and China that is difficult to bridge.This seems to stem from the fact that President Trump wants to "Make America Great Again" with a vengeance.In addition to implementing a new tariff system, the US seems to be moving towards supporting "strong patents" to safeguard intellectual property rights.These policies will significantly impact both the US and other nations worldwide.This article explores the external developments in the aftermath of the US presidential election and reviews current issues related to intellectual property in the US, focusing on tariff imposition and the prevailing emphasis on strong patent rights.