What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 1187.
Protecting American Jobs: New Import Rules and Foreign Subsidies
This act aims to protect American jobs by strengthening import regulations. It introduces new rules to combat unfair trade practices, such as foreign subsidies and currency undervaluation. Citizens may experience the impact of these changes on the availability and prices of certain imported products, as well as on the stability of the US job market.
Key points
Streamlining and accelerating investigations into unfair imports to protect domestic businesses.
Strengthening tools to combat subsidies granted by foreign governments, including cross-border subsidies.
Enabling tariffs on goods from countries that intentionally undervalue their currency, affecting price competitiveness.
Requiring non-resident importers to maintain sufficient assets in the United States to cover potential duties and fees.
Introducing a certification requirement for importers, confirming that goods are not subject to anti-dumping or countervailing duties.
Status:
Expired
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