Foreign Trade And International Finance
US Congress 112th Congress
To repeal the authority to provide certain loans to the International Monetary Fund, the increase in the United States quota in that Fund, and certain other authorities, and to rescind related appropriations. [HB-2313]
Amends the Bretton Woods Agreements Act to repeal authority to: (1) provide certain loans to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), including loans related to the New Arrangements to Borrow (NAB); (2) increase the U.S. quota in the IMF; and (3) approve the sale of IMF gold. Rescinds related appropriations.
Spread the world
Gettr US Congress 112th Congress
NAFTA Accountability Act [HB-2287]
NAFTA Accountability Act - Provides that unless the specified conditions set forth in this Act are met: (1) Congress withdraws its approval of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) effective one year after enactment of this Act; and (2) the President, not later than 200 days after enactment of such Act, shall provide written notice of withdrawal to the governments of Canada and Mexico. Specifies among such conditions that the President confers with the governments of Canada and Mexico and renegotiates NAFTA to correct: (1) trade deficits,
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
Responsible Electronics Recycling Act [HB-2284]
Responsible Electronics Recycling Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to: (1) prohibit the export of restricted electronic waste to countries that are not members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) or the European Union (EU), or Liechtenstein; (2) require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and promulgate procedures for identifying certain electronic equipment as well as additional restricted toxic materials contained in such equipment which poses a potential hazard to
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
NADBank Enhancement Act of 2011 [HB-2216]
NADBank Enhancement Act of 2011 - Amends the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act to authorize the President to agree to amendments to the Border Environment Cooperation Agreement between the United States and Mexico to change the purposes and functions of the North American Development Bank (NADBank), including changes that would allow it to finance infrastructure projects in the border region between the two countries that promote growth in trade and commerce between them, support sustainable economic development, reduce poverty,
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
Foreign-Held Debt Transparency and Threat Assessment Act [HB-2166]
Foreign-Held Debt Transparency and Threat Assessment Act - Expresses the sense of Congress about the growing federal debt of the United States, the increasing U.S. dependence on foreign creditors like the People's Republic of China, whose holdings could give China a tool with which to manipulate U.S. policymaking (including with respect to Taiwan) and pose a direct threat to the national economy and national security. Directs the President to report quarterly to certain congressional committees on the risks posed by foreign holdings of U.S. debt
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
To repeal the trade adjustment assistance programs under the Trade Act of 1974. [HB-2165]
Amends the Trade Act of 1974 and certain other Acts to repeal authority for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) programs.
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 [HB-2072]
Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to extend the termination of functions date for the Export-Import Bank of the United States to September 30, 2014. (Sec. 3) Caps annual outstanding limits on loans, guarantees, and insurance for FY2012 and subsequent fiscal years at $120 billion. Increases such amount to $130 billion for each of FY2013 and FY2014 if: (1) the Bank has submitted a specified report under this Act, and (2) a specified rate calculated under this Act is less than 2% for
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
United States Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation Act [HB-2071]
United States Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation Act or U.S. OUTDOOR Act - Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for the duty-free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear.
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
To suspend temporarily the duty on nightlights of plastic. [HB-2039]
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on nightlights of plastic.
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2011 [HB-1888]
Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2011 - Prohibits the President from restricting direct transfers from a Cuban depository institution to a U.S. depository institution in payment for a product authorized for sale under the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to provide information and technical assistance to U.S. agricultural producers, cooperative organizations, or state agencies to promote U.S. agricultural exports products to Cuba. Authorizes
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
Reciprocal Market Access Act of 2011 [HB-1749]
Reciprocal Market Access Act of 2011 - Prohibits the President from agreeing to the reduction or elimination of the existing rate of duty on any product in order to carry out a trade agreement entered into between the United States and a foreign country until the President certifies to Congress that: (1) the United States has obtained the reduction or elimination of tariff and nontariff barriers and policies and practices of such foreign country with respect to U.S. exports of any product that has the same physical characteristics and uses as the
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
Balancing Trade Act of 2011 [HB-1717]
Balancing Trade Act of 2011 - Requires the President, if in three consecutive calendar years the United States has a trade deficit with another country of $10 billion or more, to take the necessary steps to create a trading relationship that would eliminate or substantially reduce that trade deficit by entering into an agreement with that country.
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to increase the dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under the administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions of that Act. [HB-1653]
Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to increase from $200 to $1,000 the aggregate retail value of articles that may be imported duty-free into the United States by one person on one day. Changes from a maximum of $2,500 to a minimum of $2,500 the threshold aggregate value of a shipment of merchandise for the declaration and entry of which the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to prescribe rules and regulations.
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
To suspend temporarily the duty on Gallium metal. [HB-1615]
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on Gallium metal.
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
To establish the Emergency Trade Deficit Commission, and for other purposes. [HB-1603]
Establishes the Emergency Trade Deficit Commission to examine, and report to the President and Congress on, the causes of the U.S. trade deficit, together with recommendations to address and reduce trade imbalances, such as the U.S. merchandise trade deficit, in order to promote sustainable economic growth that provides broad-based income and employment gains. Prohibits the President from submitting to Congress any free trade agreement or legislation implementing one until the report has been delivered to Congress and to the President.
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
Trade Enforcement Priorities Act [HB-1518]
Trade Enforcement Priorities Act - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to revise requirements for investigations by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) of priority foreign country practices which if eliminated will likely have the most significant potential to increase U.S. exports. Urges the USTR, before initiating an investigation, to seek consultations with each foreign country identified as engaging in priority foreign country trade practices in order to reach a satisfactory resolution of such practices. Requires the USTR to initiate an investigation
(continued...)
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
To suspend temporarily the duty on certain hydrogenated polymers of norbornene derivatives. [HB-1503]
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain hydrogenated polymers of norbornene derivatives.
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
To provide for reliquidation of certain entries of medium density fiberboard. [HB-1467]
Directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries of medium density fiberboard.
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Moldova. [HB-1463]
Authorizes the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Moldova.
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to make a technical correction relating to stainless steel single-piece exhaust gas manifolds. [HB-1437]
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to revise the article description relating to certain imported stainless steel single-piece exhaust gas manifolds. Requires the liquidation or reliquidation (refund of duties) of such articles entered into the United States: (1) on or after January 1, 2010, and before the 15th day after enactment of this Act; and (2) with respect to which there would have been no duty or a reduced duty if the amendment made by this Act applied to such articles. Requires amounts owed by the United States
(continued...)