HR 3075 · 99th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Reciprocal Trade and Investment Act of 1985
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: For Further Action See H.R.4800.(1986-05-22)
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Reciprocal Trade and Investment Act of 1985 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to set forth provisions dealing with foreign trade barriers. Directs the United States Trade Representative (USTR), through the interagency trade organization established pursuant to the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, to identify, analyze, and estimate the impact of practices that constitute significant barriers to or distortions of: (1) U.S. exports of goods or services; and (2) foreign direct investment by U.S. persons, especially if it has implications for trade in goods or services. Sets forth factors to be considered by the USTR in such analysis. Directs the USTR to update the analysis annually. Requires the USTR to consider subsidization of exports which are like or competitive with U.S. exports to be an act which constitutes a significant barrier to, or a distortion of, U.S. exports of goods. Directs the USTR to submit the analysis to the appropriate congressional committees. Requires the report to include any action taken to eliminate such trade barriers. Directs the USTR to consult with Congress on trade policy priorities. Directs Federal agencies to furnish information and other assistance to prepare…
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3 Democrats1 Republican