Waiver Under the Trade Act of 1974 With Respect to the Republic of Belarus

2001-07-05Executive Order 13220
Signed by: George W. Bush
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Headline: Waives Trade Act Provisions for the Republic of Belarus

What it does: The order waives subsections 402(a) and 402(b) of the Trade Act as applied to the Republic of Belarus.

Real World Impact:
  • Stops those parts of the Trade Act from applying to Belarus.
  • Changes legal treatment of Belarus under U.S. trade law.
Topics: trade policy, Belarus, presidential action, Congress reporting

Summary

This executive order waives specific parts of the Trade Act of 1974 so those sections no longer apply to the Republic of Belarus. The President states he has made the report to Congress required by the law before issuing the waiver.

The action changes how U.S. trade law treats Belarus by removing the application of subsections 402(a) and 402(b). It is a legal, presidential decision affecting Belarus's status under U.S. trade law and reflects completion of the required congressional report.

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