2000 U.S. Code
Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 73 - EXPORT ENHANCEMENT
SUBCHAPTER I-A - FAIR TRADE IN AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
Sec. 4705a - Re-establishment of initiative on automotive parts sales to Japan

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§4705a. Re-establishment of initiative on automotive parts sales to Japan (a) In general

The Secretary of Commerce shall re-establish the initiative to increase the sale of United States-made automotive parts and accessories to Japanese markets.

(b) Functions

In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall—

(1) foster increased access for United States-made automotive parts and accessories to Japanese companies, including specific consultations on access to Japanese markets;

(2) facilitate the exchange of information between United States automotive parts manufacturers and the Japanese automobile industry;

(3) collect data and market information on the Japanese automotive industry regarding needs, trends, and procurement practices, including the types, volume, and frequency of parts sales to Japanese automobile manufacturers;

(4) establish contacts with Japanese automobile manufacturers in order to facilitate contact between United States automotive parts manufacturers and Japanese automobile manufacturers;

(5) report on and attempt to resolve disputes, policies, or practices, whether public or private, that result in barriers to increased commerce between United States automotive parts manufacturers and Japanese automobile manufacturers;

(6) take actions to initiate periodic consultations with officials of the Government of Japan regarding sales of United States-made automotive parts in Japanese markets; and

(7) transmit to Congress the annual report prepared by the Special Advisory Committee under section 4705b(c)(5) of this title.

(Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXVIII, §3803, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2276.)

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 4705b of this title.