DETER Act of 2024
The DETER Act of 2024 requires the President to annually certify whether China violated Taiwan’s sovereignty or territorial integrity (e.g., through sustained economic coercion or military actions). If violations are found, the bill automatically suspends China’s most-favored-nation trade status, triggering higher tariff rates on all Chinese imports. It also mandates a quadrennial assessment of U.S. trade vulnerabilities to China, including economic impacts and mitigation strategies. Congress can temporarily waive these tariffs for one year with fast-track approval, but must review the justification. The bill directly affects U.S. trade policy with China, altering tariff rates based on annual security certifications.
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Introduction
May 2024
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Introduced May 21, 2024
Last action Dec 17, 2024
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Dec 17, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
lower
May 21, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
May 21, 2024
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Blake D. Moore
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