§1354 Quotas on Philippine articles

Summary

The U.S. International Trade Commission must investigate when asked by the President, by a resolution of either House or both Houses of Congress, on its own, if it sees good reason, or when an interested party applies. The investigation checks whether Philippine imports (except items already covered by a quota in part 2 of subchapter I) are competing substantially with like U.S. products, finds the largest amount that can be entered or withdrawn for consumption without creating that competition, and reports how much was imported in the 12 months ending on the last day of the month before the investigation began. The Commission must hold a public hearing with notice and let interested parties attend, give evidence, and be heard. The Commission must give these investigations priority and must send its report to the President and copies to each House of Congress.