date:Sep 17, 2018
of new tariffs had been identified through a process that took into account likely impacts on US consumers and disruptions to the US economy or disproportionate economic harm to US interests, including small or medium-sized businesses.
AHPA noted in its comments that attention to these factors is consistent with the Congressional intent of the Trade Act of 1972, which serves as the statutory basis for these trade actions.
In AHPAs view, however, this most recent trade action is likely to caus