§3108 Consultations

Summary

The President must get information and advice from the government trade group set up by law before acting under this part of the trade rules. The U.S. Trade Representative must let anyone with an interest speak about an investigation or proposed action before the investigation ends, before the President sets specific negotiating goals with a foreign country, or before the President takes certain trade actions. This includes relevant advisory committees. While negotiating, the Trade Representative must keep the proper congressional committees and official advisory committees up to date on the top goals for each priority country, on how talks are likely to go (both one-on-one and with many countries), and on any U.S. concessions that might be offered. Before the President narrows or changes specific negotiating goals, the President must talk with Congress and with industry and labor representatives who would be affected.