19 U.S.C. § 2553: Action after receipt of representations

19 U.S.C. 2553: Action after receipt of representationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).

From Title 19-CUSTOMS DUTIESCHAPTER 13-TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979

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§2553. Action after receipt of representations

(a) Review

Upon receipt of any representation made under section 2552 of this title, the Trade Representative shall review the issues concerned in consultation with⁠—

(1) the agency or person alleged to be engaging in violations under the Agreement;

(2) the member agencies of the interagency trade organization established under section 1872(a) of this title;

(3) other appropriate Federal agencies; and

(4) appropriate representatives referred to in section 2547 of this title.

(b) Resolution

The Trade Representative shall undertake to resolve, on a mutually satisfactory basis, the issues set forth in the representation through consultation with the parties concerned.

( Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 423 , July 26, 1979 , 93 Stat. 247 ; Pub. L. 103–182, title III, § 351(b)(2)(A) , Dec. 8, 1993 , 107 Stat. 2122 ; Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1) , Oct. 11, 1996 , 110 Stat. 3529 .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1996⁠—Pub. L. 104–295 amended directory language of Pub. L. 103–182. See 1993 Amendment note below.

1993⁠—Pub. L. 103–182, as amended by Pub. L. 104–295, substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representative” wherever appearing.