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----- Forwarded by Lisa Yoho/NA/Enron on 05/18/2001 11:18 AM -----
lyang@PGFM.com 05/18/2001 11:17 AM To: Lisa.Yoho@enron.com cc: BHafner@PGFM.com Subject: Zoellick Letter on Steel Lisa, Here is a letter from USTR Zoellick to Senator Hatch regarding Administration action on steel, which states that the Administration is considering all options, including Section 201. Thanks, Leslie Text: Zoellick Letter on Steel _______________________________________________ Date: May 18, 2001 - Inside US Trade - May 7, 2001 The Honorable Orrin G. Hatch Chairman, Trade Subcommittee Finance Committee United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Hatch: President Bush has asked me to respond to your recent letter regarding the troubling developments in the U.S. steel industry. The Administration is very concerned about the issues you have raised. This Administration is committed to the swift and strong enforcement of the trade laws. There are currently more than 150 anti-dumping and countervailing duty actions in effect or under investigation relating to steel products. In addition, the steel industry is currently receiving import relief under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 for line pipe and steel wire rod products. However, despite the measures that are currently in place, we continue to be concerned about the health of the steel industry. I and other senior Administration officials have begun meeting with representatives of the steel industry to determine what additional actions are needed. We are carefully considering all options, including further action under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended. We will continue to monitor conditions in the industry and will take additional actions as needed to strengthen the future for U.S. steel workers, their employers and our nation's economy. Sincerely, Robert B. Zoellick NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe that you have received this communication in error, please do not print, copy, retransmit, disseminate, or otherwise use the information. Also, please indicate to the sender that you have received this communication in error, and delete the copy you received. Thank you.
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