A resolution calling on the President to respond to the violations by Japan of the U. S.-Japan agreement on semiconducters.
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President should take appropriate actions under the Trade Act of 1974 to remedy and prevent further violation of the U.S.-Japan agreement on semiconductors by Japan, to induce compliance, to compensate the United States for the harm suffered because of non-compliance by Japan, and to prevent further injury to the United States; (2) such actions should serve to increase international semiconductor trade and help enforce commitments and achieve the objectives of the agreement; (3) such actions should penalize those who have acted inconsistently with the agreement; and (4) such actions may be directed at products which contain semiconductors.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-0. Record Vote No: 34.