§2417 Modification and termination of actions

Summary

The U.S. Trade Representative can change or stop any trade action it put in place under the law if the President gives specific orders, if the original problems still exist, if the burden on U.S. trade from the disputed acts has gotten bigger or smaller, or if the action was started under a different part of the law and is no longer appropriate. Before making any change, the Trade Representative must talk with the person who asked for the action and with U.S. industry representatives. Other interested people must have a chance to say how the change would affect them. The Trade Representative must quickly publish a notice in the Federal Register and send a written report to Congress explaining any change or end of an action and the reasons. If an action has been in place during a 4-year period, it will end unless the petitioner or an industry representative sends a written request to continue during the last 60 days of that period. The Trade Representative must mail a notice at least 60 days before ending the action for that reason. If someone asks to continue or restart an action, the Trade Representative must review how well the action worked, other options, and the effects on the U.S. economy, including consumers.