Reading Room Document

Authority to "take action" under section 232(b) of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

The document discusses the authority to take action under section 232(b) of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, specifically regarding the determination of the effects of imports on national security. The conclusion reached is that the President, not the Director, is the one authorized to take action under this section. The document presents the question of whether the action to be taken should be by the President or the Director, and it provides a grammatical and legislative history analysis to support the conclusion that the President is the one authorized to take action. The document also includes a concise summary of the questions presented for review, such as the interpretation of the language in the section and the legislative history of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

February 11, 1965