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Presidential Determination

Determination Under Subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as AmendedContinuation of Waiver Authority for the Republic of Belarus

This presidential determination extends the waiver authority under section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 for the Republic of Belarus, allowing continued normal trade relations despite statutory conditions that might otherwise restrict such trade. The President determined that extending this waiver will substantially promote the objectives of the Act. The Secretary of State is directed to publish the determination in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 35527

Impact dates

  1. Publication of determination in Federal Register

Key directives

  • Determine that extension of waiver authority under section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 substantially promotes the objectives of section 402
  • Determine that continuation of waiver applicable to Belarus substantially promotes the objectives of section 402
  • Authorize and direct publication of this determination in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

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

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Ongoing normal trade relations with Belarus subject to annual or periodic waiver renewals

Risks & tensions

  • Document does not specify duration of waiver continuation—typical Jackson-Vanik waivers are annual but text is silent
  • No substantive conditions or benchmarks for Belarus attached to this waiver continuation
  • Congressional oversight or criticism possible if Belarus human rights/democracy record deteriorates further
Presidential Determination: Determination Under Subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as AmendedContinuation of Waiver Authority for the Republic of Belarus · Executive Orders