U.S.–China Relations Act of 2000

The U.S.–China Relations Act of 2000 was an act that granted permanent normal trade relations to China; it was signed on October 10, 2000 by President Bill Clinton. Prior to passage of the bill, China was subject to an annual review of its trade status with the United States.^[1] The act removed the review, eased some trade barriers, and facilitated China's entry into the World Trade Organization.^[2]

References

1. ↑ HR 4444. VoteSmart.org. Accessed May 5, 2012.
2. ↑ U.S.-China Relations Act of 2000. Govtrack.us. Accessed May 5, 2012.