In the United States, a hash (a string of numbers and letters like csb78ef89sb897cb) is illegal if it allows you to verify the integrity of a copyrighted file. In Sweden, they don't believe such a thing should be illegal. So, the RIAA and MPAA have successfully badgered the executive branch into
threatening Sweden with trade sanctions if they don't change their mind.
In this context was mentioned threats of blacklisting from the WTO by the USA, and that such threats had been received directly from the US government.
Seen this on the American news? Neither have I! What business is it of ours to know our own country's foreign policy? Anyway, it seems that Sweden will soon be joining the Axis of Evil with Cuba and Iran, as a home for dastardly international piracy rings. Arrr! Leave no crappy Hollywood film unplundered!