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H.R. 2734

Trade Enforcement and Trade Deficit Reduction Act

Trade Enforcement and Trade Deficit Reduction Act

This bill requires the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to withdraw tariff concessions granted to a foreign country if the Department of Commerce determines that such country has not reduced or eliminated a tariff or nontariff barrier on U.S. exports in accordance with a trade agreement.

Commerce must: (1) initiate an investigation if it receives a petition alleging that a foreign country has not complied with the tariff provisions of a trade agreement, and (2) identify each country (other than a least developed country) whose imports of goods and services to the United States exceed twice the value of U.S. exports to that country over a six month period. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection must bar the importation of products from such a country unless a waiver is granted for such products to a U.S. manufacturer, producer, or wholesaler.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25](D-NY)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Trade Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Trade Enforcement and Trade Deficit Reduction Act — Informed