LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, Hon. DAN ROSTENKOWSKI, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, March 25, 1991. Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: In 1987, the Committee first published a resource document entitled "Overview and Compilation of U.S. Trade Statutes" for use by Committee Members and interested parties in the international trade community. This document was unique in that it contained not only an overview of the operation of foreign trade statutes, but also an up-to-date statutory text of such laws, which integrated numerous separate acts of Congress into a single statutory compilation. This document was so well received by Members of Congress, Congressional staff, government officials, the international trade community and the general public that an updated version was published in 1989. In view of the fact that there have been several important changes in various trade statutes since the publication of the 1989 edition, the staff has now prepared an updated and expanded version of this document which includes all statutory provisions enacted through the 101st Congress. In addition to the description and text of statutory provisions contained in earlier editions, this edition contains a comprehensive analysis of U.S. trade and international economic performance during the last decade. Consequently, the document's title has been changed to "Overview and Compilation of U.S. Trade Statutes, Including Economic Data.' As was the case with the original version, the statutory authorities selected are the major provisions of Federal law which are directly related to the conduct of U.S. international trade. The compilation is not meant to be a comprehensive treatise of every traderelated law or program, nor does it cover provisions to regulate domestic commerce. The laws and programs which are within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and Means are the main focus of this document, and are discussed in the greatest detail. In addition, some of the laws and programs described may be within the jurisdiction of other committees of the House of Representatives. These provisions are included in order to provide a complete survey of the principal trade authorities. The document has been prepared by the Committee's trade staff with assistance from the Congressional Research Service and various Government agencies, to which the staff extends its most sincere thanks. Any suggestions on how to improve this document as a reference tool in subsequent editions of this publication are always welcome. Sincerely yours, ROBERT J. LEONARD, Chief Counsel and Staff Director. Enforcement of U.S. rights under trade agreements and response to certain foreign practices (Sections 301-310 of the Trade Act of 1974). Unfair practices in import trade (Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930). Positive adjustment by industries injured by imports (Sections 201-204 of Import prohibitions on certain agricultural commodities under mar- Steel imports (Steel Import Stabilization Act and Steel Trade Liberaliza- Chapter 5: Authorities relating to political or economic security. Chapter 6: Reciprocal trade agreements Reciprocal trade agreement objectives and authorities. Congressional fast track implementing procedures... Specific foreign trade barriers.. Most-favored-nation treatment.. United States-Israel trade relations A. Implementation of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (Sections 1201-1217 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitive- 2. American goods repaired or altered abroad (HTS items 9802.00.40, American metal articles processed abroad (HTS item 9802.00.60).. 3. Personal (tourist) exemptions (HTS items 9804.00.65, .70, .72). 4. Products of U.S. insular possessions (General note 3(a)(iv)). Section 236 of the Trade and Tariff Act of 1984, as amended Section 1893(c)(2), (3), (f), and (g) of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, as Section 9503(c) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 Section 9501(c) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 Section 301 of the Customs Procedural Reform and Simplifica- H. Foreign Trade Zones (Act of June 18, 1934, as amended) I. Implementation of the GATT Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft. Title VI of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. Sections 102 and 104 of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. Subtitle A of Title VII (Sections 701-709) of the Tariff Act of 3. Administrative review of antidumping and countervailing duties (Subtitle C of Title VII (Sections 751, 761, and 762) of the Tariff 4. General provisions relating to antidumping and countervailing duties (Subtitle D of Title VII (Sections 771-781) of the Tariff Act A. Authorities to restrict imports of agricultural and textile products........ Section 204 of the Agricultural Act of 1956, as amended.. Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933, as amended..... Report on Section 22 suspension or termination (Section 1554 of the Sugar tariff-rate quotas under headnote authority [excerpts]...... Import prohibitions on certain agricultural commodities under mar- keting orders (Section 8e of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as |