A bill to amend the Export Trade Act to encourage increased utilization of the Act, to expand exemptions provided under the Act, to clarify United States Government policy with respect to the administration of the Act, to assist American exporters in international trade competition, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Export Trade Act to redefine certain terms under such Act, including "association" and "export trade." Defines "antitrust laws" for purposes of such Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program to promote the formation of export trade associations which are consistent with such Act and the antitrust laws. Requires the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney General (1) to meet periodically to avoid conflicting oversight of such associations, and (2) to meet periodically with members of the private sector to review export trade policy.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 9 March 1978

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