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19 U.S.C. 3111: International obligationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§3111. International obligations

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require actions inconsistent with the international obligations of the United States, including the WTO Agreement and the multilateral trade agreements (as such terms are defined in paragraphs (9) and (4), respectively, of section 3501 of this title).

( Pub. L. 100–418, title I, § 1382 , Aug. 23, 1988 , 102 Stat. 1224 ; Pub. L. 103–465, title VI, § 621(a)(7) , Dec. 8, 1994 , 108 Stat. 4993 .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1994⁠—Pub. L. 103–465 substituted “the WTO Agreement and the multilateral trade agreements (as such terms are defined in paragraphs (9) and (4), respectively, of section 3501 of this title)” for “the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 103–465 effective on the date on which the WTO Agreement enters into force with respect to the United States (Jan. 1, 1995), see section 621(b) of Pub. L. 103–465, set out as a note under section 1677k of this title.