99-16676. Assessment of the Economic Effects on the United States of China's Accession to the WTO

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 125 (Wednesday, June 30, 1999)]
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[FR Doc No: 99-16676]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 332-403]


Assessment of the Economic Effects on the United States of 
China's Accession to the WTO

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Revised completion date.

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EFFECTIVE DATE: June 23, 1999.

SUMMARY: On June 16, 1999, the Commission received a letter from the 
United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding its report, 
Assessment of the Economic Effects on the United States of China's 
Accession to the WTO (Inv. No. 332-403).
    The USTR requested that the ITC amplify its report with further 
quantitative analysis of the effects on the U.S. economy of the full 
range of market access commitments (e.g., from telecommunications and 
insurance to elimination of non-tariff measures) that China made in 
April 1999. The USTR also extended the Commission's date for submitting 
the report to August 16, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arona Butcher, Office of Economics 
(202-205-3301). For information on the legal aspects of this 
investigation, contact William Gearhart of the Office of the General 
Counsel (202-205-3091). The media should contact Margaret O'Laughlin, 
Office of External Relations (202-205-1819). Hearing impaired 
individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained 
by contacting the TDD terminal on [phone].

Background: The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted 
investigation 332-403, Assessment of the Economic Effects on the United 
States of China's Accession to the WTO, on January 19, 1999 following 
receipt on December 21, 1998 of a request under sec. 332(g) of the 
Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)) from the USTR. Further 
information on the scope of the investigation is available in the ITC's 
notice of investigation, dated January 20, 1999, which may be obtained 
from the ITC Internet server (www.usitc.gov) or by contacting the 
Office of the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 
500 E Street SW, Washington, D.C. 20436 or at 202-205-1802.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: June 24, 1999.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-16676 Filed 6-29-99; 8:45 am]
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