What does Preamble of China Trade Relations Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to withdraw normal trade relations treatment from products of the People's Republic of China It applies certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to products of the People's Republic of China The bill expands eligibility requirements for products of the People's Republic of China to receive normal trade relations treatment in the future

What does SHORT TITLE. of China Trade Relations Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the China Trade Relations Act of 2025.

What does WITHDRAWAL OF NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS TREATMENT FROM THE of China Trade Relations Act of 2025 do?

This section withdraws normal trade relations treatment from the People's Republic of China. This withdrawal is effective upon the enactment of this Act. The withdrawal supersedes provisions of Public Law 106-286 and other laws. Any future extension of normal trade relations treatment to China requires adherence to chapter 1 of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974. The extension of waiver authority previously in effect for China under section 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 will continue for 90 days after enactment.

What does EXPANSION OF BASES OF INELIGIBILITY OF PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF of China Trade Relations Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 to expand bases of ineligibility for normal trade relations with the People's Republic of China. Products from China are ineligible for normal trade relations if China violates certain human rights and trade practices. The President must submit a report to Congress indicating China's compliance with these practices to receive normal trade relations. The President can waive these requirements for 12 months if it will substantially promote the objectives of this subsection. Congress can disapprove the waiver through a joint resolution.

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China Trade Relations Act of 2025

Last updated: 2/21/2025 · Introduced: 2/21/2025

Author: Christopher Smith (R-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill immediately withdraws normal trade relations treatment from China, superseding existing laws.
It expands the criteria for China to be ineligible for normal trade relations, citing human rights and trade practice violations.
The President can temporarily waive these ineligibility requirements, but Congress retains the power to disapprove such waivers.

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