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Duty/Tariff

A tax placed on goods imported from other countries, typically making them more expensive for consumers and businesses.

United States Trade Representative (USTR)

The principal advisor to the President on trade policy, negotiations, and enforcement of trade laws.

International Trade Commission (ITC)

A non-partisan federal agency that provides trade expertise to both the legislative and executive branches, often by conducting economic impact analyses.

National Security Duty

A tariff imposed by the President on imported goods based on a determination that those imports threaten U.S. national security.

Joint Resolution of Approval

A legislative measure that, if passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President, has the force of law, specifically authorizing a presidential action in this context.

Disapproval Resolution

A legislative measure that, if passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President (or overriding a veto), would block a proposed executive action.

Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962

A law that allows the President to impose tariffs or other import restrictions on goods if the Secretary of Commerce determines that their import threatens to impair national security.