Re: White House crypto proposal -- too little, too late

I don't doubt that they can do this if they really want to, but I wonder what legal basis they will use for import restrictions.

Are there any current import restrictions for products on can legally manufacture, sell, and use in the United States?

While I'd wager that this would be a violation of GATT's competition clause, since it would favor domestic firms over foreign ones, there is a loophole in GATT for national security that could be invoked. Ben. ____ Ben Samman.................................................ben@edelweb.fr Paris, France Illudium Q36 Explosive Space Modulator