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Presidential Determination

Reconfirmation of Findings With Respect to the Trade Agreement With Albania

President Clinton reconfirmed that Albania continues to satisfactorily reciprocate U.S. trade concessions under a bilateral trade agreement in effect since 1992, exercising authority under Section 405(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974. This procedural determination maintains Albania's favorable trade status without altering tariff rates or imposing new conditions.

Federal Register Open PDF 61 FR 45859

Key directives

  • Reconfirm satisfactory balance of concessions in trade and services with Albania
  • Authorize publication of memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Determination takes effect upon signing; Albania's trade status continues uninterrupted

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Continued operation of bilateral trade agreement until further review or termination

Risks & tensions

  • Document provides no specific criteria or data for 'satisfactory' reciprocity assessment—methodology is opaque
  • Routine nature suggests minimal scrutiny, but cumulative effect of serial reconfirmations may obscure emerging trade imbalances
Presidential Determination: Reconfirmation of Findings With Respect to the Trade Agreement With Albania · Executive Orders