U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement Draws Concern from Music Industry

Major music industry associations, including the Recording Industry Association of America and the Recording Academy, say that they are “deeply concerned” about the agreement, pointing to its inclusion of a “safe harbor” provision that is a part of U.S. copyright law. Meanwhile, public interest group Public Knowledge says that the pact is a “gift to the big entertainment interests,” as it apparently includes an extension of copyright terms to 75 years, from the current 70.

Source: U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement Draws Concern from Music Industry, Ire from Public Interest Groups

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