Nixon plan to curb unfair foreign trade practices expands
The Nixon administration moves to enforce old laws against unfair foreign trade to lower U S barriers. Officials insist the move is not protectionist or retaliatory and aims to stop cheaper imports by countervailing duties and stricter enforcement while avoiding trade wars. The Treasury and Customs Bureau step up reviews of dumping and subsidy cases, with the Tariff Commission examining patent infringements and potential import bans under 1930 laws.