19 U.S.C. § 2553: Action after receipt of…

§2553 Action After Receipt of Representations

Title 19 › CHAPTER 13 — TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 › SUBCHAPTER II — TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) › Part C — Administrative and Judicial Proceedings Regarding Standards-Related Activities › subpart 1 — representations alleging united states violations of obligations › § 2553

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

After getting a complaint under the related law, the U.S. Trade Representative must look into the issues. They must consult with the agency or person accused, the member agencies of the interagency trade group, other relevant federal agencies, and any designated representatives. The Trade Representative must try to settle the matter by talking with the parties so they reach an agreement acceptable to everyone.

Title 19, §2553

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(a)Review

Upon receipt of any representation made under section 2552 of this title, the Trade Representative shall review the issues concerned in consultation with—

(1)the agency or person alleged to be engaging in violations under the Agreement;

(2)the member agencies of the interagency trade organization established under section 1872(a) of this title;

(3)other appropriate Federal agencies; and

(4)appropriate representatives referred to in section 2547 of this title.

(b)Resolution

The Trade Representative shall undertake to resolve, on a mutually satisfactory basis, the issues set forth in the representation through consultation with the parties concerned.

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Amendments

1996—Pub. L. 104–295 amended directory language of Pub. L. 103–182. See 1993 Amendment note below. 1993—Pub. L. 103–182, as amended by Pub. L. 104–295, substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representative” wherever appearing.

§2553 Action After Receipt of Representations

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Title 19, §2553

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