ANTE Act

This bill would change the Trade Act of 1974 so the U.S. Trade Representative can take action against companies or other entities that dodge, or try to dodge, duties tied to nonmarket economy countries. In short, it aims to curb tariff evasion and strengthen trade enforcement by letting the government act directly against suspected evaders.

Key points

• Who is affected: Entities that evade or attempt to evade duties related to nonmarket economy countries; the U.S. Trade Representative; importers connected to those entities.
• What changes: The U.S. Trade Representative is authorized to impose remedial measures (take action) against those entities to address duty evasion.
• When: Would apply if the bill becomes law.