1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated January 13, 2021Safeguards: Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974On January 23, 2018, President Trump proclaimed a four-year safeguard measure on imports of certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells (CSPV) cells and modules, and a three-year safeguard on l
2、arge residential washing machines. These safeguards, still in force, were issued under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251), and imposed additional tariffs and quotas on U.S. imports of these products. The safeguards were instituted based on findings by the U.S. International Trade
3、Commission (ITC) that the goods are being imported into the United States in such increased quantities that they are a substantial cause of serious injury to U.S. manufacturers. The ITC also recommended possible steps to remedy the injury. What Is Section 201? Section 201 or “safeguard” actions are
4、designed to provide temporary relief for a U.S. industry (for example, additional tariffs or quotas on imports) in order to facilitate positive adjustment of the industry to import competition. “Positive adjustment” in the law means the ability of the industry to compete successfully with imports af
