Considering the highly favorable balance of trade the United States has been running with China. about 8 to 1 in 1974. it makes little sense. in my judgment. to deny mostfavorednation tariff treatment to China. Indeed. the continued denial of nondiscriminatory tariff treatment to China is bound to inhibit the further expansion of our exports. There seems to be little doubt that sections 402 and 409 of title IV of the Trade Act relating to emigration policies do apply to China although they were not drafted or enacted with China in mind. I believe serious consideration should be given to the Councils recommendation of the removal of this obstacle to the conclusion of a SinoUnited States Trade Agreement. whether by elimination of sections 402 and 409. or by a thorough reappraisal of the language used in these sections. I ask unanimous consent the resolution be printed in the RECORD. .
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