HR 1300 · 100th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Trade Policy Enhancement Act of 1987
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EnactedLatest: Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.4848.(1988-08-23)
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Trade Policy Enhancement Act of 1987 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for the appointment of three Deputy United States Trade Representatives for Negotiations and one Deputy United States Trade Representative for Administration in the Office of the United States Trade Representative (Office). Sets forth the revised duties of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) which include responsibility for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade and competitiveness policy. Provides that: (1) each Deputy USTR for Negotiations shall have as his principal function the conduct of trade negotiations; and (2) the Deputy USTR for Administration shall administer the International Trade Agency. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the USTR should: (1) be the senior representative to provide the President advice on economic policies with respect to international trade; and (2) be included in all economic summits at which international trade is an issue. Requires the United States International Trade Commission to provide such information and data as the USTR may request. Transfers functions, personnel, and appropriations of the International Trade Administration of the …
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