§ 2486. Trade relations with North American countries
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(a)Negotiations for free trade area with Canada It is the sense of the Congress that the United States should enter into a trade agreement with Canada which will guarantee continued stability to the economies of the United States and Canada. In order to promote such economic stability, the President may initiate negotiations for a trade agreement with Canada to establish a free trade area covering the United States and Canada. Nothing in this section shall be construed as prior approval of any legislation which may be necessary to implement such a trade agreement.
(b)Regional study The President shall study the desirability of entering into trade agreements with countries in the northern portion of the western hemisphere to promote the economic growth of the United States and such countries and the mutual expansion of market opportunities and report to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate his findings and conclusions within 2 years after July 26, 1979. The study shall include an examination of competitive opportunities and conditions of competition between such countries and the United States in the agricultural, energy, and other appropriate sectors.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 612, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2076; Pub. L. 96–39, title XI, § 1104(a), (b)(1), July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 310.)
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- Public Law 93–617to authorize the striking of medals in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the cable car in San Francisco” (Public Law 93–114), [87 Stat. 417](/us/stat/87/417).approved October 1, 1973, is amended by striking out “December 31, 1974” and inserting in lieu thereof “December 31, 1976”
- Public Law 96–39To approve and implement the trade agreements negotiated under the Trade Act of 1974, and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 612
- 88 Stat. 2076
- Pub. L. 96–39, title XI, § 1104(a)
- 93 Stat. 310
- Pub. L. 96–39
- section 1114 of Pub. L. 96–39
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§ 2486
Trade relations with North American countries
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 612
Stat.88 Stat. 2076
Pub. L.Pub. L. 96–39, title XI, § 1104(a)
Stat.93 Stat. 310
Pub. L.Pub. L. 96–39
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