61. If the ITC finds serious injury, it can make recommendations to the administration on what types of punitive tariffs or quotas should be imposed. 62. If the commission finds such injury, it could recommend to Bush what types of punitive tariffs or quotas should be imposed. 63. In a decision announced Wednesday at the White House, Clinton also authorized publication of a list of punitive tariffs against Japanese automobiles and parts. 64. If Clinton approves sanctions, the administration would publish a list of Japanese imports under consideration for punitive tariffs. 65. If one year of negotiations fail to resolve the dispute, the U-S government can impose punitive tariffs on Europe. 66. If the International Trade Commission finds that domestic producers have been seriously harmed, it could recommend punitive tariffs or quotas to restrict imports. 67. In March, leading U.S. allies and trade partners warned of retaliation after the Bush administration slapped punitive tariffs on steel imports. 68. Indonesia is trying to negotiate a settlement to avoid a negative ruling that could clear the way for punitive tariffs by its trading partners. 69. Its announcement last month lifted the threat of punitive tariffs on Japanese luxury cars sold in the United States. 70. Japan said Tuesday night it would file an appeal with the World Trade Organization to block a U.S. move to impose punitive tariffs on Japanese luxury cars. |