H.R. 1944 (99th): Fair Trade Act of 1985

Introduced:
Apr 03, 1985 (99th Congress, 1985–1986)
Sponsor:
Rep. Elwood Hillis [R-IN5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 3, 1985, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 03, 1985
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (2D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

A bill to impose a surcharge on the importation of Japanese products until such time as the President determines that Japan has made significant progress in eliminating its non-tariff barriers to American products.

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4/3/1985--Introduced.
Fair Trade Act of 1985 - Imposes a 10 percent surcharge on Japanese products that enter the customs territory of the United States until such time as the President determines that Japan has made significant progress to eliminate its non-tariff barriers to U.S. products and services. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to monitor Japanese actions to eliminate such barriers and to estimate the monetary impact on U.S. trade with Japan. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress.

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