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Presidential Determination

Determination Under Subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as Amended: Continuation of Waiver Authority for Belarus

President Clinton issued a determination continuing the waiver of trade restrictions (Jackson-Vanik) for Belarus, finding that extending this waiver authority would promote the objectives of the Trade Act of 1974. The Secretary of State was directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 65 FR 36311

Impact dates

  1. Publication of determination in Federal Register

Key directives

  • Continue waiver of Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions applicable to Belarus
  • Publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Waiver authority for Belarus continues
  • Determination to be published in Federal Register

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Ongoing trade relations with Belarus under normal trade treatment

Risks & tensions

  • Document does not specify duration of continuation or next review deadline
  • Waiver continuation assumes Belarus meets freedom-of-emigration criteria but no factual findings are stated
Presidential Determination: Determination Under Subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as Amended: Continuation of Waiver Authority for Belarus · Executive Orders