Policy Brief

S.CON.RES. 5

119th Congress•Jan 15th 2025

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the proposed "joint interpretation" of Annex 14-C of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement prepared by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai is of no legal effect with respect to the United States or any United States person unless it is approved by Congress.

IN COMMITTEE

Affirms that Congressional approval is required for any joint interpretation of Annex 14-C of the USMCA, and any interpretation without it has no legal effect.

Katie Britt

Senator

Katie Britt

Senator

S.CON.RES. 5

119th Congress•Jan 15th 2025

IN COMMITTEE

This concurrent resolution asserts that any joint interpretation of Annex 14-C of the USMCA, such as the one proposed by the United States Trade Representative, has no legal effect unless explicitly approved by Congress. It emphasizes that Congress holds the authority over international trade agreements and their modifications. It also prohibits U.S. agencies from using the joint interpretation in legal proceedings or claiming it has legal consequences for U.S. individuals until Congress formally approves it.

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