Expressing the sense of Congress that the proposed "joint interpretation" of Annex 14-C of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement prepared by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai is of no legal effect with respect to the United States or any United States person unless it is approved by Congress.

Summary

Declares that Congress (not the executive branch alone) must approve any joint interpretation that would change investor protections in the USMCA’s Annex 14-C, and asserts the U.S. Trade Representative pursued such a joint interpretation without properly consulting Members or allowing them to see the proposed text. The resolution affirms Congress’s constitutional authority over international trade and insists consultation and congressional approval are required before agreeing to binding changes that could limit investor rights established under prior agreements.

• Asserts Congress, not the executive alone, has constitutional authority over binding international trade commitments.
• Says delegated negotiation authority is limited and conditional on consultation and final Congressional approval.
• References USMCA Annex 14-C protections for investments made under NAFTA and for a three-year transition period.
• Alleges the USTR pursued a joint interpretation with Canada and Mexico that could reduce Annex 14-C investor protections.
• Asserts the USTR did not properly consult Members and blocked access to the proposed joint interpretation text.
• Declares that Congressional approval is required before any joint interpretation that would alter Annex 14-C protections can be agreed to.