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Memorandum for the United States Trade Representative on the Restriction of Certain Imports From the European Economic Community

… on oilseeds, oilseed products and grains in Portugal and the uncompensated withdrawal of tariff concessions on corn and sorghum in Spain deny benefits to the United States arising under … European Economic Community. I have further determined, in response to the EEC's withdrawal of tariff concessions on corn and sorghum in Spain, to suspend United States tariff concessions on certain products, although current rates of duty will be maintained for the …

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Proclamation 5498 -- Temporary Duty Increase on the Importation Into the United States of Wood Shingles and Shakes of Western Red Cedar

… The USITC determined that wood shingles and shakes, provided for in item 200.85 of the Tariff Schedules of the United States (TSUS), are being imported into the United States in such … articles like or directly competitive with the imported articles. The USITC recommend that a tariff of 35 percent ad valorem be imposed for a period of 5 years on imports of wood shingles … Act (19 U.S.C. 2252(c)), in order to remedy this serious injury, I determined to impose a tariff on imports into the United States of wood shingles and shakes of western red cedar in an …

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Memorandum on Nonrubber Footwear Exports from Taiwan

… the import licensing procedure that allegedly restricted imports of non-rubber footwear and on tariff and customs charges. The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Coordinating Council … States exports of non-rubber footwear. Beginning in September of 1982, a series of temporary tariff reductions on non-rubber footwear were implemented. These temporary tariff reductions have been extended administratively until mid-1984. Legislative approval for …

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Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Speakes on the Restriction of Certain Imports From the European Economic Community

… the U.S. quotas will be adjusted to have a comparable effect or the President may substitute tariff increases for the quotas. This action follows the President's announcement on March 31 … (GATT) if the EC will agree to do the same. The President has also decided to suspend certain tariff concessions, effective in 30 days. The action will not increase tariffs, however, and the … increases will be deferred until July to allow time for negotiation of compensation for EC tariff action affecting U.S. exports of feed grains to Spain. This is a dispute the U.S. sought …

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Proclamation 5908 -- To Amend the Quantitative Limitations on Imports of Certain Cheeses

… limitations and allocations for enumerated countries appear in part 3 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States (TSUS) and subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). 3. In order to permit an increase in imports of … Act of 1988, do hereby proclaim that: A. Item 950.10 in part 3 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States is modified as follows: The line beginning with " Uruguay …

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Letter to the Chairmen of the Senate Committee on Finance and the House Committee on Ways and Means Transmitting Reports Concerning Trade Barriers on Wine

… submitting to you the country reports required by Title IX, Section 905(b), of the Trade and Tariff Act of 1984. These reports concern the trade barriers on wine that are maintained by … inconsistent with existing international trade rules. Notably, several countries maintain high tariff barriers. Under current law, I have no tariff-cutting authority to negotiate reductions in foreign tariffs, a problem that also …

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Memorandum on Import Relief for the Wood Shakes and Shingles Industry

… the domestic industry producing wood shakes and shingles, provided for in item 200.85 of the Tariff Schedules of the United States. After considering all relevant aspects of the case, … of the Trade Act of 1974, I have determined that provision of import relief in the form of a tariff for up to 5 years is in the national economic interest. The tariff will apply to all U.S. imports of western red cedar shakes and shingles. The additional …

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40-369-R05-025-2022.pdf

… subject to particular scrutiny by the JFTC. . IT ( resolve the outstanding soda ash case • ain Tariff Council approval for U.S. tariff requests, ncluding specifi ~ ~~mputer items, lumber, tobacco and eafood products. ~ he tobacco tariff should be eliminated U ntirely:,J}" . improve and strengthen OTO by providing the power to …

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40-448-5730360-050-057-2024.pdf

… of emigration. I, therefore, declare my intention to terminate Romania's Most-Favored-Nation tariff status and other benefits effective June 30, 1983 (06/30/1983), if the education repayment … of emigration. I, therefore, declare my intention to terminate Romania's Most-Favored-Nation tariff status and other benefits effective June 30, 1983 (06/30/1983), if the education repayment … of emigration. I, therefore, declare my intention to terminate Romania's Most-Favored-Nation tariff status and other benefits effective June 30, 1983 (06/30/1983), if the education repayment …

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Proclamation 5313 -- Suspension and Modification of Import Fees on Certain Sugars, Sirups and Molasses

… require the termination of those import fees for articles described in item 956.15 of the Tariff Schedules of the United States (TSUS) and the modification of those import fees for … for item 956.15 and the provisions of headnote 4(c) of part 3 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States are suspended. B. Items 956.05 and 957.15 of part 3 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States are amended by inserting ``One cent per pound'' in place of …

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