A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 to clarify and strengthen the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to take action in the case of restrictive trade practices or boycotts.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Makes it the policy of the United States to oppose restrictive trade practices or boycotts fostered or imposed by foreign countries against United States concerns as well as against other countries friendly to the United States. Makes it the policy of the United States to encourage and request domestic exporting firms to refuse to take any action which has the effect of furthering or supporting such restrictive trade practices against United States concerns. Specifies that curtailment of exports to, investments in, or economic transactions with countries which impose boycotts or engage in restrictive trade practices would be deemed appropriate action for carrying out the policies of the Export Administration Act of 1969.…