S 2191 · 98th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to beneficiary developing countries which engage in unfair trade practices.

Introduced 1983-11-18· Sponsored by Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Finance requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.(1983-12-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize the President to terminate or suspend the designation of a country as a beneficiary developing country if such action is appropriate to enforce U.S. rights under a trade agreement or to respond to unfair foreign trade practices. Prohibits the President from designating a country as a beneficiary developing country if any act or practice of such country has been found: (1) to be inconsistent with, or to otherwise deny benefits to, the United States under a trade agreement; or (2) to be unjustifiable, unreasonable, or discriminatory, and to burden or restrict U.S. commerce.…

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