§2417 Modification and Termination of Actions

Summary

The U.S. Trade Representative can change or stop any action taken under section 2411 when the facts change: if the conditions in section 2411(a)(2) apply, if the burden or restriction on U.S. commerce from the denied rights or the foreign acts/policies has gone up or down, or if an action under section 2411(b) is no longer appropriate. Before changing or ending an action, they must consult the petitioner (if any), talk with domestic industry representatives, and let other interested people give their views. They must quickly publish a notice in the Federal Register and send a written report to Congress explaining why. If an action has been in place during any 4-year period and neither the petitioner nor industry representatives file a written request to continue it during the last 60 days of that period, the action ends. The Trade Representative must mail notice at least 60 days before ending it. If someone asks to continue or reinstate an action, the Trade Representative must review how well the action and other possible actions meet the goals of section 2411 and what effects they have on the U.S. economy, including consumers.