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Description: In January, the Department of Homeland Security issued a report detailing the rise of counterfeiting on e-commerce platforms and vowed to crackdown.

Source: CNBC.com – video report

Date: Feb 29, 2020

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/28/small-businesses-are-pushing-trump-to-fight-chinese-counterfeits.html

Questions for discussion:

  • What does the report say about problem of counterfeit imports and what is being done?
  • How do counterfeits affect brands and branding strategies?
  • What can/should marketers do about this problem?