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China Trade Relations Act of 2025

3/19/2025, 9:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1504

Bill 119 hr 1504, also known as the "China Trade Relations Act," aims to change the trade relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China. The bill proposes to withdraw normal trade relations treatment from products of China and apply certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 to these products. This means that the US would no longer treat China as a normal trading partner and would impose certain restrictions on their products.

Additionally, the bill seeks to expand the eligibility requirements for products of China to receive normal trade relations treatment in the future. This could potentially open up new opportunities for trade between the two countries, but with stricter regulations in place.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 1504 is to reevaluate and potentially change the trade relationship between the US and China in order to protect American interests and ensure fair trade practices.

Congressional Summary of HR 1504

China Trade Relations Act of 2025

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 1504

Bill HR 1504 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 21, 2025. Bill HR 1504 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2025.  Bill HR 1504's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 21, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1504

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1504

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1504

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.
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.

Comments

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Ariya Caldwell

1,103

1 year ago

I can't believe this bill is trying to mess with trade relations with China! It's gonna make things more expensive for me and my family. This is so not cool.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1504

Christopher H. Smith
Christopher H. Smith
New JerseyRepublican
Thomas P. Tiffany
Thomas P. Tiffany
WisconsinRepublican
Andrew Ogles
Andrew Ogles
TennesseeRepublican

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