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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 3108. Consultations
(a) Advice from departments and agencies
Prior to taking any action under this chapter, the President
shall seek information and advice from the interagency trade
organization established under section 1872(a) of this title.
(b) Advice from private sector
Before -
(1) the Trade Representative concludes the investigation
conducted under section 3103(a) of this title or takes action
under section 3103(c) of this title,
(2) the President establishes specific negotiating objectives
under section 3104(b) of this title with respect to any foreign
country, or
(3) the President takes action under section 3105 of this
title,
the Trade Representative shall provide an opportunity for the
presentation of views by any interested party with respect to such
investigation, objectives, or action, including appropriate
committees established pursuant to section 2155 of this title.
(c) Consultations with Congress and official advisors
For purposes of conducting negotiations under section 3104(a) of
this title, the Trade Representative shall keep appropriate
committees of the Congress, as well as appropriate committees
established pursuant to section 2155 of this title, currently
informed with respect to -
(1) the negotiating priorities and objectives for each priority
foreign country;
(2) the assessment of negotiating prospects, both bilateral and
multilateral; and
(3) any United States concessions which might be included in
negotiations to achieve the objectives described in subsections
(c) and (d) of section 3104 of this title.
(d) Modification of specific negotiating objectives
Before the President takes any action under section 3104(b)(2)(A)
of this title to refine or modify specific negotiating objectives,
the President shall consult with the Congress and with members of
the industry, and representatives of labor, affected by the
proposed refinement or modification.
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