Overview And Compilation Of U S Trade Statutes

Provides a compilation of the major provisions of Federal law which are directly related to theconduct of United States international trade. Also describes major multilateral trade organizations. 107th Congress, 1st Session.

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 trade-related law or program, nor does it cover provisions to regulate domestic commerce. The laws & programs within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways & Means, U.S. Congress are the main focus of this document & are discussed in the greatest detail. In addition, some of the laws & programs described may be within the jurisdiction of other committees of the U.S. House of Representatives & are included in order to provide a complete survey of the principal trade authorities.