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Presidential Determination

Delegation of Authority To Modify, Restrict, or Terminate Title VII Trade Action Taken Against Japan

President Clinton delegated to the U.S. Trade Representative the authority to modify, restrict, or terminate sanctions imposed on Japan for discriminating against U.S. products in government procurement of construction, architectural, and engineering services. This delegation was temporary, expiring on January 28, 1994.

Federal Register 59 FR 2933
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Impact dates

  1. Delegation of authority expires

Market exposure

Policy exposure mapping — not investment advice. Illustrative public companies are incomplete and not recommendations.

Sectors

Other industrial

Mechanisms

Ban / prohibition

Role pressure

  • ProtectiveDomestic producer — U.S. construction, architectural, and engineering services firms benefit from sanctions pressure on Japan to open government procurement
  • AdverseTrading-partner exporter — Japanese entities face sanctions restricting access or imposing costs in retaliation for procurement discrimination

Geographies

USJP

Exposure dates

  • — Delegation of authority expires

Illustrative public companies

Curated watchlist matches by sector/role — incomplete; not a recommendation.

MMM3MCATCaterpillarFCXFreeport-McMoRanGEVGE VernovaHONHoneywellSPYSPDR S&P 500 ETF

Confidence: medium · Policy alerts

Key directives

  • Delegate to USTR powers under 19 U.S.C. 2515(g)(2) and (3) to modify, restrict, or terminate Japan trade sanctions

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority to USTR takes effect

Near term (90d)

  • Authority expires January 28, 1994 unless extended or exercised

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

  • Short 12-day window suggests urgency or tactical flexibility for trade negotiations
  • Delegation rather than direct presidential action may indicate ongoing negotiations with Japan
  • Sanctions relate to specific services sector, not broader goods trade
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