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China Trade Relations Act of 2023

12/21/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 638

Bill 118 hr 638, also known as the China Trade Relations Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing trade relations with China. The bill focuses on promoting fair and reciprocal trade practices between the United States and China.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a framework for addressing trade disputes between the two countries. This framework includes mechanisms for resolving disputes through negotiation and arbitration, as well as provisions for imposing tariffs or other trade restrictions in cases where China is found to be engaging in unfair trade practices.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to promote transparency and accountability in trade relations with China. This includes requirements for the US government to regularly report on the status of trade negotiations with China, as well as provisions for monitoring and enforcing compliance with trade agreements. Overall, the China Trade Relations Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the US-China trade relationship while also ensuring that American businesses and workers are protected from unfair trade practices. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to address the challenges posed by China's growing economic influence, while critics raise concerns about the potential impact on global trade and diplomatic relations.

Congressional Summary of HR 638

China Trade Relations Act of 2023

This bill withdraws normal trade relations treatment from China and expands the bases of ineligibility for this treatment to include specified violations of human rights and other actions by China.

Specifically, during any period in which China engages in specified activities (e.g., performing forced abortion or sterilization or operating concentration camps where people are held against their will) or does not comply with certain standards (1) products from China shall not be eligible to receive nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations), (2) China may not participate in any U.S. program that extends credits or credit guarantees or investment guarantees, and (3) the President may not conclude any commercial agreement with China.

Current Status of Bill HR 638

Bill HR 638 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2023. Bill HR 638 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2023.  Bill HR 638's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 638

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 638

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia
- China
- Congressional oversight
- Congressional-executive branch relations
- Human rights
- Legislative rules and procedure
- Normal trade relations, most-favored-nation treatment
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Sanctions
- Trade restrictions
- U.S. and foreign investments

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 638

China Trade Relations Act of 2023
China Trade Relations Act of 2023
To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the People's Republic of China, and to expand the eligibility requirements for products of the People's Republic of China to receive normal trade relations treatment in the future, and for other purposes.

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