H.R. 5090 · 100th Congress · enacted
United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement Implementation Act of 1988
Became Public Law No: 100-449.
Latest official action 1988-09-28 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement Implementation Act of 1988 - Title I: Approval of United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement and Relationship of Agreement to United States - Declares that the Congress approves the U.S.-Canada Free-Trade Agreement (Agreement). Sets forth provisions regarding the Agreement and conflicts with U.S., State, and local laws. Requires the United States Trade Representative (USTR), within 60 days after enactment of this Act (but not later than December 15, 1988), to submit to the Congress a report identifying major current Canadian practices that, in the opinion of the USTR: (1) are not in conformity with the Agreement; and (2) require a change of Canadian law or practice to enable it to conform with its obligations under the Agreement. Sets forth provisions with respect to the implementation of the Agreement. Title II: Tariff Modifications, Rules of Origin, User Fees, Drawback, Enforcement, and Other Customs Provisions - Authorizes the President to proclaim such modifications, or continuance of existing duties, existing duty-free or excise treatment, or such additional duties as he determines to be necessary to carry out the Agreement. Sets forth provisions relating to other modifications, including those affecting plywood and automotive products. Sets forth rules with respect to the tariff treatment of goods originating in the territory of a…
Congressional Research Service · 1988-07-26
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