Addressing Trade Agreement Violations and Abuses

What it means

Directs officials to review all US trade agreements and relationships, identifying violations that harm American workers, manufacturers, and intellectual property. The Commerce Secretary and Trade Representative must submit findings within 180 days and take action to address unfair trade practices.

Expected impact

• More aggressive enforcement of existing trade agreements with potentially renegotiated terms favoring US interests
• Increased scrutiny of trade relationships with countries where the US has significant deficits
• Potential economic benefits for American workers, manufacturers, and intellectual property holders as unfair practices are addressed
• Signals to trading partners that the US will more actively protect its economic interests