Trade Agreements Act of 1979

Legislation authorizing the U.S. to implement trade agreements dealing with
non-tariff barriers negotiated during the Tokyo Round, including agreements
that required changes in existing U.S. laws, and certain concessions that
had not been explicitly authorized by the Trade Act of 1974. The Act
incorporated into U.S. law the Tokyo Round agreements on dumping, customs
valuation, import licensing procedures, government procurement practices,
product standards, civil aircraft, meat and dairy products, and liquor
duties. The Act also extended the President's authority to negotiate trade
agreements with foreign countries to reduce or eliminate non-tariff
barriers to trade.