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Presidential Memorandum

Assignment of Certain Functions Under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930

This memorandum delegates specific presidential functions under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to the United States Trade Representative, concerning enforcement actions related to unfair trade practices and intellectual property infringement in import trade.

Federal Register Open PDF 70 FR 43251

Impact dates

  1. Publication in Federal Register

Key directives

  • Assign functions under section 337(j)(1)(B), 337(j)(2), and 337(j)(4) of Tariff Act of 1930 to USTR
  • Authorize and direct publication of memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of presidential functions to USTR takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Publication in Federal Register (directed to occur promptly)

Long term

  • USTR assumes ongoing responsibility for Section 337 enforcement functions

Risks & tensions

  • Centralizes trade enforcement authority in USTR rather than other agencies like Commerce or ITC
  • Potential interagency tension over control of Section 337 proceedings
Presidential Memorandum: Assignment of Certain Functions Under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 · Executive Orders