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Presidential Determination

Determination Under Subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as Amended: Continuation of Waiver Authority for Vietnam

President Clinton determined that extending waiver authority under the Trade Act of 1974 for Vietnam would substantially promote the act's objectives, continuing a policy that allows normal trade relations treatment despite Vietnam's non-market economy status. The Secretary of State is directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 65 FR 36309

Impact dates

  1. Publication of determination in Federal Register

Key directives

  • Determine that extension of waiver authority under 19 U.S.C. 2432(d)(1) substantially promotes objectives of section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974
  • Determine that continuation of waiver applicable to Vietnam substantially promotes objectives of section 402
  • Direct Secretary of State to publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Waiver authority for Vietnam continues
  • Determination to be published in Federal Register

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Continued normal trade relations treatment for Vietnam pending future presidential determinations

Risks & tensions

  • Document does not specify duration of waiver extension; typical Jackson-Vanik waivers require annual renewal, creating recurring uncertainty
  • Trade policy tied to human rights and emigration conditions in Vietnam per section 402 objectives, though not explicitly mentioned here
Presidential Determination: Determination Under Subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as Amended: Continuation of Waiver Authority for Vietnam · Executive Orders