The United States government pressured South Africa not to permit parallel importation of AIDS medications, threatening trade sanctions, and supported pharmaceutical companies suing South Africa, prioritizing intellectual property protection over access to life-saving drugs.
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“The United States government opposed the bill... the USTR listed South Africa for possible trade sanctions.”
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