One of the functions of the U.S. International Trade Commission to provide the capabilities to conduct fact-finding investigations on international trade matters of interest to the Administration or to the Congress.  Under Section 332 of the 1930 Act, upon request from the President, the Senate Finance Committee, the House Ways and Means Committee, the U.S. Trade Representative, or upon its own motion, the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) can initiate a general fact-finding investigation, make inquiries, hold a hearing  and present a final report to the President and Congress.  

Section 332 investigations cover a broad range of topics, including the widespread effects of U.S. customs laws, tariff and trade matters, commercial treaties and conditions of competition between U.S. and foreign industries. The firm can help clients with interests in such investigations by submitting written briefs to the ITC, and preparing and presenting oral testimony during the hearing process, by working with Administration and/or Congressional offices to obtain support for a specific investigation, and to provide research of assistance to the Commission investigators.