ITC Seeks Comments on ATPA's Effect on U.S. Economy and Drug Eradication
The International Trade Commission is asking for comments by June 24 on the economic impact of the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) on U.S. industries and consumers, as well as on the effectiveness of the ATPA in promoting drug related crop eradication and crop substitution efforts by beneficiary countries. The ITC’s biennial report is scheduled to be transmitted to Congress by Sept. 30.
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The report is required to address: (1) the actual effect of ATPA on the U.S. economy generally as well as on specific domestic industries which produce articles that are like, or directly competitive with, articles being imported under the ATPA from beneficiary countries; (2) the probable future effect that ATPA will have on the U.S. economy generally and on such domestic industries; and (3) the estimated effect that the ATPA has had on drug-related crop eradication and crop substitution efforts of beneficiary countries.
ITC Contact -- Justino De La Cruz (202) 205-3252
(Federal Register 05/20/14)