Competitiveness in International Trade Act of 1983

Competitiveness in International Trade Act of 1983 - Redesignates the Department of Commerce as the Department of Domestic and Foreign Commerce (the Department). Declares that the chief executive officer of the Department shall be known as the Secretary of Domestic and Foreign Commerce (the Secretary).

Requires the Secretary to carry out a program to assist U.S. industries to maintain or expand their ability to compete in foreign and domestic markets. Requires the Secretary to undertake a comprehensive and continuing evaluation of the export potential of U.S. goods and services based upon certain considerations. Requires the Secretary to undertake a comprehensive and continuing evaluation of the potential competitiveness of U.S. goods and services in markets within the United States (domestic markets), based upon certain considerations.

Requires the Secretary to formulate and update recommended strategies on the basis of the comprehensive evaluations for: (1) promoting foreign market opportunities for U.S. industries (particularly those with high foreign market potential); and (2) increasing the competitiveness of U.S. industries in domestic markets. Requires the Secretary to develop recommendations: (1) for appropriate Federal legislation to implement said strategies; and (2) for the appropriate Federal agencies regarding actions to implement such strategies. Requires the Secretary to consult with heads of the appropriate Federal and State agencies and with private persons before formulating such strategies and recommendations.

Requires the head of each Federal department or agency to furnish necessary information to the Secretary to formulate said strategies and recommendations. Authorizes the heads of such agencies to detail personnel as required by the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to seek necessary information from the private sector. Requires that such information be kept confidential and not disclosed unless waived by the provider or upon court order. Authorizes the Secretary to issue subpoenas requiring the production of necessary information. Sets forth penalties for failure to comply with such subpoenas.

Requires the Secretary to carry out the following actions: (1) prepare and periodically revise an inventory of the research and development relevant to the maintenance or expansion of the competitiveness of U.S. industry; (2) periodically consult with the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of Education, and the heads of appropriate State agencies regarding actions that may be taken to improve the quality and availability of labor market information, training, retraining, and education in those skills and disciplines required by U.S. industry to maintain or expand competitiveness; (3) undertake periodic consultation with appropriate Federal and State officials and representatives of U.S. industry and business for identifying regulations, policies, and procedures, which inhibit or delay the development, commercialization, or marketing of goods or services, and make recommendations to the appropriate Federal and State agencies and to Congress regarding eliminating or reducing such obstacles; (4) consult with the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission concerning antitrust enforcement and consumer protection practices to maintain or expand U.S. competitiveness; and (5) periodically review Federal procurement policies and practices and make recommendations for changes to assist in the maintenance and expansion of U.S. competitiveness.

Requires the Secretary to establish an Office for the Study of Productivity and Management in the Department. States the functions of said Office.

Requires the Secretary to take actions to implement the trade strategies and recommendations developed under this Act. Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit a biennial report to Congress and to the President concerning evaluations, recommendations, consultations and other actions the Secretary considers necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act.

Requires the Secretary to establish an Advisory Council on International Trade Competitiveness (the Council). Sets forth administrative requirements for the Council. Requires the Council to: (1) provide a forum for identifying and proposing solutions to problems regarding the competitiveness of U.S. industry; (2) assist the Secretary in preparing the biennial report; and (3) undertake studies to achieve the purposes of this Act. Authorizes the Council to appoint voluntary advisory panels to assist the Council.

Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress and the President (on not less than a biennial basis beginning with 1985) containing: (1) an analysis of the activities of foreign suppliers within the service industries in the U.S. market; (2) an analysis of the activities of U.S. suppliers of services in foreign countries; (3) an analysis of Federal, State, and local regulations of such foreign suppliers and the potential effect of such regulation on trade relationships and negotiations; and (4) a study and an analysis of the impact of any practice of each major trading country that limits the market access of U.S. suppliers of services in that country in a manner that is unjustifiable, unreasonable, or discriminatory and burdens or restricts U.S. commerce.

Authorizes the President to impose appropriate terms, conditions, or limitations under which foreign suppliers shall be eligible to engage in interstate commerce in the United States. Requires the President (within a specified time) to: (1) review all acts and policies analyzed in the report; (2) determine whether any limitations should be imposed upon said foreign suppliers; and (3) publish notice in the Federal Register of such determinations and to authorize the submission of written comments within a specified period. Prohibits the President from imposing any such limitations until taking into account all timely comments.