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Presidential Determination

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

President Clinton determined that extending waiver authority under section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 would substantially promote the Act's objectives, and specifically continued the existing waiver applicable to Vietnam. The Secretary of State was directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 63 FR 32707

Impact dates

  1. Determination effective; Secretary of State directed to publish in Federal Register

Key directives

  • Determine that extension of waiver authority under section 402(d)(1) of Trade Act of 1974 substantially promotes objectives of section 402
  • 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

  • Determination takes effect upon signing (June 3, 1998)
  • Secretary of State directed to publish in Federal Register

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Continuation of trade waiver authority for Vietnam under Jackson-Vanik provisions

Risks & tensions

  • Jackson-Vanik waivers are typically annual; text does not specify duration of this continuation, creating uncertainty about expiration
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