Correct Answer: D. 79%
U.S. trading partners with the highest percentage of the seizures were China (79%), Hong Kong (10%) and India (1%).
The leading commodities were footwear (38%), consumer electronics (12%), handbags/wallets/backpacks (8%), wearing apparel (8%) and watches/parts (6%).
Per U.S. Customs and Border Protection, "The trade in counterfeit and pirated goods threatens America's innovation economy, the competitiveness of our businesses, the livelihoods of U.S. workers, and, in some cases, national security and the health and safety of consumers. The trade in these illegitimate goods is associated with smuggling and other criminal activities, and often funds criminal enterprises."
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