Investigation of restrictions on alcoholic beverage exports of the United States

(a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall initiate an investigation to determine whether a covered foreign country has ceased importation and distribution of alcoholic beverage exports of the United States in a manner that is actionable under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411). (b) Consultations (1) Before actionability determination Before making a determination with respect to whether a covered foreign country has acted in a manner that is actionable under such section 301 (19 U.S.C. 2411) after an investigation initiated under subsection (a), the United States Trade Representative shall— (A) consult with— (i) manufacturers of alcoholic beverages in the United States that are affected by limits imposed by covered foreign countries on importation and distribution of alcoholic beverage exports of the United States; (ii) the Secretary of Commerce; (iii) the Secretary of State; and (iv) the United States International Trade Commission; and (B) seek information from trade associations and from domestic producers and distributors of alcoholic beverage exports of the United States, as determined relevant by the United States Trade Representative. (2) Before enforcement determination Before taking action with respect to a determination described in paragraph (1), the United States Trade Representative shall— (A) notify the appropriate committees of Congress of a proposed action with respect to such determination; and (B) consult with stakeholders that may be affected by such proposed action to ensure that such proposed action— (i) is targeted and proportionate; and (ii) minimizes potential unintended consequences for— (I) consumers in the United States; and (II) allies of the United States. (c) Negative determination If the United States Trade Representative determines, after an investigation initiated under subsection (a), that a covered foreign country has not acted in a manner that is actionable under such section 301 (19 U.S.C. 2411), the United States Trade Representative shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a written report that explains such determination.