S1537-118

Introduced

To require the imposition of additional duties with respect to articles imported from the People's Republic of China until trade between the United States and the People's Republic of China comes into balance.

118th Congress Introduced May 10, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill imposes short title This Act may be cited as the Raising Tariffs on Imports from China Act of 2023 and requires imposition of duties to balance trade with the People's Republic of China. It relies on trade restrictions, tariffs, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Foreign Businesses and Foreign Policy.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties and Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Imposes short title This Act may be cited as the Raising Tariffs on Imports from China Act of 2023.
  • Requires imposition of duties to balance trade with the People's Republic of China.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill imposes short title This Act may be cited as the Raising Tariffs on Imports from China Act of 2023 and requires imposition of duties to balance trade with the People's Republic of China.

Key Policy Areas

Foreign Businesses, Foreign Policy

Primary Purpose

The bill imposes short title This Act may be cited as the Raising Tariffs on Imports from China Act of 2023 and requires imposition of duties to balance trade with the People's Republic of China.

Policy Domains

Foreign Businesses Foreign Policy

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Identified Costs
  • Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
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Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause:
Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
May 10, 2023

Mr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read twice …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Foreign Businesses Foreign Policy

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