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Det1998-01-30Clinton

Renewal of Trade Agreement With the People's Republic of China

President Clinton renewed the bilateral trade agreement with China under the Trade Act of 1974, finding that China satisfactorily reciprocated U.S. tariff and nontariff barrier reductions and maintained a satisfactory balance of concessions in trade and services. This determination allowed continued most-favored-nation (MFN) trading status for China.

Det1998-01-28Clinton

Determination Pursuant to Section 523 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1998 (Public Law 105-118)

President Clinton certified that withholding U.S. funds from international financial institutions and other international organizations under the 1998 Foreign Operations appropriations act would be contrary to the national interest, thereby allowing continued U.S. financial contributions.

Notice 129471998-01-21Clinton

Continuation of Emergency Regarding Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process

President Clinton continued a national emergency first declared in 1995 under Executive Order 12947, which blocks assets of foreign terrorists threatening the Middle East peace process and prohibits U.S. persons from transacting in such property. The notice extends the emergency beyond its January 23, 1998 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Proc 7062--1998-01-14Clinton

Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Are Members of the Military Junta in Sierra Leone and Members of Their Families

President Clinton issued Proclamation 7062 to suspend entry of members of Sierra Leone's military junta and their families into the United States, implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1132. The Secretary of State is authorized to identify covered persons and terminate the suspension when no longer necessary.

Det1998-01-12Clinton

Certification Pursuant to Section (b)(1) of Public Law 99-183 and to Section 902(a)(6)(B) of Public Law 101-246

President Clinton certified to Congress that U.S.-China nuclear cooperation agreements met nonproliferation safeguards, including that China was not violating the Atomic Energy Act and had provided assurances against assisting non-nuclear-weapon states in acquiring nuclear explosives. This determination allowed continued implementation of the 1985 U.S.-China nuclear cooperation agreement.

Det1998-01-06Clinton

Designation of Argentina as a Major Non-NATO Ally

President Clinton designated Argentina as a Major Non-NATO Ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, qualifying Argentina for preferential treatment in U.S. foreign military financing and arms exports. The Secretary of State was directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

Notice 125431998-01-02Clinton

Continuation of Libyan Emergency

President Clinton continued the national emergency regarding Libya for another year, maintaining sanctions and asset blocking measures first imposed by President Reagan in 1986 under Executive Orders 12543 and 12544. The continuation cites Libya's ongoing support for terrorism and lack of compliance with UN Security Council demands.

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