What remedies can a Tariff Commission order upon completion of an investigation?

• A. Imposition of duties, suspension of concessions, or continuation of suspension, depending on the case.
• B. Deportation of importers.
• C. No remedies are available.
• D. Only advisory recommendations with no effect.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that after an investigation, the Tariff Commission has the authority to address injury to domestic industry by taking remedial actions that adjust the level of imported competition. What this looks like in practice is the power to order measures such as imposing duties on the imported goods, suspending concessions granted under trade agreements (which effectively raises tariffs on those imports), or continuing any suspension that was already in place if that is what the case requires. The exact remedy chosen depends on the specifics of the case and what will most effectively restore fair competition and relieve injury.

Deportation of importers is not a tool the Commission uses to remedy trade injury, and the notion of only issuing advisory recommendations ignores the remedial role the Commission can play in implementing or recommending measures that have a direct impact on import costs.