Executive Order 13116

Identification of Trade Expansion Priorities and Discriminatory Procurement Practices

Ordered by William J. Clinton on March 31, 1999

Summary

Instructs U.S. Trade Representative to annually identify foreign trade barriers and discriminatory government procurement practices harming American exports. Requires engagement with offending countries to resolve issues or seek compensatory trade benefits. Mandates formal investigations if timely resolution proves unsuccessful.

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