ANTE Act
Sponsored By: Representative Arrington
Introduced
Summary
Targets tariff evasion by companies tied to nonmarket economy countries. The bill would let the United States Trade Representative (USTR) open inquiries and impose duties on goods made in third countries when firms from those nonmarket economies shift production to avoid section 301 tariffs.
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- Covered entities face duties when they are owned, controlled, or directed by a nonmarket economy country. The bill defines covered entities to include firms with at least 25% equity held by such a country in the past 12 months.
- The United States Trade Representative could self-initiate inquiries or act on requests from Congress or interested parties, must decide to open an inquiry within 45 days, and would have up to 180 days to make an affirmative finding.
- If the USTR finds evasion it could impose remedial measures on the covered entity and on goods produced in the third country, including duties at least equal to the corresponding section 301 duty, lasting as long as the section 301 remedial action or the nonmarket country's control persists.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
New trade rules to stop tariff evasion
The bill would let the U.S. Trade Representative open inquiries, on its own or by request, into tariff evasion through third‑country production. The Trade Representative would decide within 45 days if an inquiry is needed, and within 180 days could make a finding. If evasion is found, the Trade Representative could place duties on goods made in that third country by the covered entity, at least as high as the section 301 duty. Action could happen during a section 301 case or before production starts, and would last while the 301 measure or foreign control continues. Importers and buyers could pay more, while U.S. producers could benefit.
Who counts as a covered entity
The bill would set who counts as a "covered entity." A firm would be covered if a nonmarket economy owns or controls it, or held at least 25% of its equity at any time in the last 12 months. Holdings through co‑investment vehicles, joint ventures, derivatives, or contracts that mimic returns would count. A "nonmarket economy country" would need both a Tariff Act finding and a spot on the Special 301 Priority Watch List. These rules would decide which firms could face inquiries or duties under the bill.
Trade office must explain no-action decisions
If the Trade Representative finishes an inquiry but does not impose a measure, the bill would require a written report to Congress. The report would explain why and describe the social and economic impacts of not acting. This is a transparency rule and would not itself add duties or fees.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Arrington
TX • R
Cosponsors
Moore (UT)
UT • R
Sponsored 5/23/2025
Van Duyne
TX • R
Sponsored 5/23/2025
Steube
FL • R
Sponsored 5/23/2025
Biggs (SC)
SC • R
Sponsored 6/3/2025
Moolenaar
MI • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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