USTR Special 301 Report Upholds Intellectual Property as US Trade Priority
The U.S. Trade Representative’s 2026 Special 301 Report re‑asserts intellectual property protection as a top trade priority. It introduces a dedicated section on artificial intelligence, urging legal frameworks that safeguard copyrights in AI development. RIAA senior vice president George York praised the report’s focus on combating overseas piracy and overbroad text‑and‑data‑mining exceptions. The agency called for stronger enforcement and voluntary licensing regimes to support creators and the U.S. economy.
RIAA Reports: US Recorded Music Annual Revenue Achieves New High of $11.5 Billion in 2025
The RIAA’s 2025 Year‑End Recorded Music Revenue Report shows U.S. wholesale music revenue reached a record $11.5 billion. Streaming accounted for $9.5 billion, or 82% of the market, with paid subscriptions generating $6.4 billion from 106.5 million accounts and premium revenue up 6.8% to...
RIAA Welcomes US Government Spotlight on Music Industry Piracy Priorities in Notorious Markets Report
The U.S. Trade Representative released its 2025 Notorious Markets Report, naming digital and physical venues that facilitate large‑scale music piracy. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) praised the spotlight on illicit services such as bulletproof ISPs, cyberlockers, stream‑ripping sites,...