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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Authority Under 15 U.S.C. 634c(b)(3)(B)

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under 15 U.S.C. 634c(b)(3)(B) to the United States Trade Representative. The provision relates to trade adjustment assistance for workers, firms, and communities affected by imports.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 65631

Impact dates

  1. Publish memorandum in Federal Register

Key directives

  • Delegate authority under 15 U.S.C. 634c(b)(3)(B) to USTR
  • Publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • delegation of authority to USTR

Near term (90d)

  • publication in Federal Register

Long term

  • potential changes to trade adjustment assistance administration

Risks & tensions

  • Text does not specify what actions USTR will take with this authority
  • Unclear if this centralizes or changes prior practice of trade adjustment assistance decisions
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Under 15 U.S.C. 634c(b)(3)(B) · Executive Orders