ITC Timeline in USMCA Assessment

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has laid out the timeline related to its assessment of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that is required under Trade Promotion Authority (TPA).The U.S. Trade Representative submitted a request to USITC on Aug. 31 and the agency has instituted its investigation as required by law. "The report will assess the likely impact of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on the U.S. economy as a whole, on selected industry sectors, and on U.S. consumer interests."The agency outlined the following dates relative to that investigation:Oct. 29, 2018: Deadline for filing requests to appear at the public hearing.Oct. 30, 2018: Deadline for filing prehearing briefs and statements.Nov. 15, 2018, and continuing on Nov. 16, 2018 if necessary: Public hearing.Nov. 23, 2018: Deadline for filing post-hearing briefs.Dec. 20, 2018: Written submissions from the public.Transmittal of Commission report to the President and Congress: No later than 105 days after the President enters into the agreement.