[20020820]RS21142_第107届国会贸易立法现状.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21142Updated August 20, 2002Status of Trade Legislation in the 107thCongressVivian C. JonesAnalyst in International Trade and FinanceForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryCongressional leaders and the Bush Administration have placed broad and oftencontroversial international trade issues high on the legislative agenda during the 107thCongress. A free trade agreement with Jordan and a bilateral trade agreement withVietnam were both approved in 2001. Legislation was also enacted providingconditions under which Mexican trucks will be permitted to operate in the United StatesOn August 6, 2002, President Bush signed P.L. 107-210, the Trade Act of 2002.Major provisions in the law include providing trade promotion authority for thePresident, reauthorizing and expanding trade adjustment assistance for firms andworkers, and renewing the Andean Trade Preference and the Generalized System ofPreferences.Trade Legislation Enacted in 2001In the first session of the 107th Congress, congressional action has been completedon a free trade agreement with Jordan (P.L. 107-