Foreign Trade and Import Quotas
Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) on import quotas in relation to a bill that prevents the importation of foreign-sourced sugar unless there is an emergency shortage of sugar caused by war or other disaster.
Description
Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) on import quotas in relation to a bill that prevents the importation of foreign-sourced sugar unless there is an emergency shortage of sugar caused by war or other disaster.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- In the amendment proposed by Sen. Chambliss, what exigent circumstances would override an import quota on foreign-sourced sugar?
- Why does Sen. Chambliss suggest that a 60 day acceleration in determining whether to lift the existing import quota is necessary?
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Vocabulary
- Amendment
- Bureaucratic Process
- Farm Bill
- Shortfall
- Supply And Demand
- U S D A