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Presidential Determination

Presidential Determination Under Subsections 402(a) and 409(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, as AmendedEmigration Policies of the Republic of Romania

President Clinton determined that Romania was not violating emigration-related conditions in the Trade Act of 1974, maintaining Romania's eligibility for normal trade relations (most-favored-nation status). This routine certification prevented potential trade restrictions tied to emigration policy compliance.

Federal Register Open PDF 60 FR 29463

Impact dates

  1. Publication in Federal Register

Key directives

  • Determine Romania not in violation of Trade Act emigration provisions
  • Direct Secretary of State to publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Determination takes effect upon signing May 19, 1995
  • Romania retains normal trade relations status

Near term (90d)

  • Publication in Federal Register (occurred June 5, 1995)

Long term

  • Continued eligibility for MFN status unless future determination finds violation

Risks & tensions

  • Document provides no substantive analysis of Romania's actual emigration practices; determination appears pro forma
  • Jackson-Vanik compliance determinations were often politically routine during post-Cold War enlargement period
Presidential Determination: Presidential Determination Under Subsections 402(a) and 409(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, as AmendedEmigration Policies of the Republic of Romania · Executive Orders