A bill relating to negotiations to remove the Canadian tariff on expanded metal of base metal, and for other purposes.

Summary

Directs the President to: (1) initiate negotiations with Canada to obtain a trade agreement for the elimination of tariffs imposed by Canada on imports of expanded metal of base metal; (2) enter into such trade agreement with Canada; and (3) proclaim a modification or continuance of any existing duty, a continuance of existing duty-free or excise treatment, or additional duties, as necessary. Defines "expanded metal of base metal." Requires the President to consult with specified congressional committees, as well as appropriate committees established under the Trade Act of 1974, before entering into a trade agreement. Requires the President to proclaim such modifications to the Tariff Schedules of the United States as may be necessary to implement a trade agreement. Provides for the termination of presidential authority under this Act.

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Timeline

1. 25 March 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 March 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 March 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 31 March 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.

   Source: Committee

5. 22 December 1987

   Committee

   Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.3545.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 25 March 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6] · D · Sponsor
• · hswm00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987