A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President, using the resources of the Trade Advisory System created under section 135 of the Trade Act of 1974, should study whether and under what conditions the antitrust laws of the United States impair or impede the international trade of the United States, and should be suspended.

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Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) conduct an analysis of the extent to which U.S. antitrust laws hinder the capability of U.S. industry facing import competition; and (2) consider the impact on domestic markets of modifications to antitrust laws designed to consolidate production facilities and compete more effectively with imported goods. States that the President and the Special Trade Representative should make use of the Trade Advisory Committees in preparation of such presidential analysis. Requests that the analysis be completed within six months of the date of enactment of this resolution.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 22 June 1983

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