ReedSmith Analysis of U.S. Performing Rights in Europe

Fair Trade Music Blog
Apr 30, 2026 9:56:37 AM

Love thy (U.S.) Neighbour: Major win on right to equitable remuneration for U.S. artists Earlier this month, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) held in a ground-breaking decision that all ...

National Treatment of Music Creators

For 75 years a key principle in global trade has been that a nation should provide foreign entities the same benefits and protections as it would its own citizens. In music, that means whatever rights regime a country gives to creators, the principle of what is known as National Treatment should apply those rights to all, regardless of nationality.

For too long several countries in Europe have ignored this principle and discriminated against foreign music creators based solely on their country of origin.

Join the Campaign to Demand American Artists are Treated Fairly

When American music plays around the world, American artists should get paid. It's time our trade deals reflected that simple principle. Now is the time to add your voice by joining the petition that calls for governments across the globe to end discrimination against American music creators.

Join the campaign to ensure our trade agreements work for American music creators.

STAY INFORMED

SoundExchabnge

733 10th Street NW 10th Floor

Washington, D.C. 20001