US Reportedly Pivots Toward Commercial Espionage
The Pentagon is reportedly establishing an intelligence unit focused on acquiring economic secrets from foreign companies to benefit American businesses. This marks a significant shift from the US's long-standing advocacy for intellectual property protection.
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