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19 U.S.C. § 4586

Title 19 Chapter 29 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 4586. Subsidy negotiations

In the case of any trade agreement which may be entered into by the President with a USMCA country, the negotiating objectives of the United States with respect to subsidies shall include—

  • (1) achievement of increased discipline on domestic subsidies provided by a foreign government, including—
    • (A) the provision of capital, loans, or loan guarantees on terms inconsistent with commercial considerations;
    • (B) the provision of goods or services at preferential rates;
    • (C) the granting of funds or forgiveness of debt to cover operating losses sustained by a specific industry; and
    • (D) the assumption of any costs or expenses of manufacture, production, or distribution;
  • (2) achievement of increased discipline on export subsidies provided by a foreign government, particularly with respect to agricultural products; and
  • (3) maintenance of effective remedies against subsidized imports, including, where appropriate, countervailing duties.

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