19 USC 4611 - Participation in joint reviews with Canada and Mexico regarding extension of the term of the USMCA and other action regarding the USMCA

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§ 4611.

Participation in joint reviews with Canada and Mexico regarding extension of the term of the USMCA and other action regarding the USMCA

(a)

In general

Pursuant to the requirements of this section, the President shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees and stakeholders before each joint review, including consultation with respect to—

(1)

any recommendation for action to be proposed at the review; and

(2)

the decision whether or not to confirm that the United States wishes to extend the USMCA.

(b)

Consultations with Congress and stakeholders

(1)

Publication and public hearing

(2)

Report to Congress

At least 180 days before a 6-year joint review under article 34.7 of the USMCA commences, the Trade Representative shall report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding—

(A)

the assessment of the Trade Representative with respect to the operation of the USMCA;

(B)

the precise recommendation for action to be proposed at the review and the position of the United States with respect to whether to extend the term of the USMCA;

(C)

what, if any, prior efforts have been made to resolve any concern that underlies that recommendation or position; and

(D)

the views of the advisory committees established under section 2155 of this title regarding that recommendation or position.

(c)

Subsequent action to address lack of agreement on term extension

(1)

In general

If, as part of a joint review, any USMCA country does not confirm that the country wishes to extend the term of the USMCA under article 34.7.3 of the USMCA, at least 70 days before any subsequent annual joint review meeting conducted as required under article 34.7 of the USMCA, the Trade Representative shall report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding—

(A)

any reason offered by a USMCA country regarding why the country is unable to agree to extend the term of the USMCA;

(B)

the progress that has been made in efforts to achieve resolution of the concerns of that country;

(C)

any proposed action that the Trade Representative intends to raise during the meeting; and

(D)

the views of the advisory committees established under section 2155 of this title regarding the reasons described in subparagraph (A) and any proposed action under subparagraph (C).

(2)

Additional information

(d)

Congressional engagement after joint review

(1)

In general

(2)

Continued engagement

(e)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Joint review

(2)

USMCA country

(Pub. L. 116–113, title VI, § 611, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 79.)

cite as: 19 USC 4611