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  • February 1987 (Revised August 1989)
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United States Trade Law

By: David B. Yoffie
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Abstract

Examines the manner in which U.S. trade law and policy has evolved, with emphasis on trade in manufactured goods and services as well as the relationship between the executive and the legislature. The structure and content of U.S. trade law is discussed including a description of how U.S. firms are affected by the law and the actions they need to take to invoke specific sections of U.S. trade legislation. May be used with Searching for Trade Remedies: The U.S. Machine Tool Industry--1983.

Keywords

Trade; Machinery and Machining; Policy; Law Enforcement; Outcome or Result; Business and Government Relations; United States

Citation

Yoffie, David B. "United States Trade Law." Harvard Business School Background Note 387-137, February 1987. (Revised August 1989.)
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