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foreign commerce

As defined in the Motor Carrier Act (MCA) of 1980, the term means commerce between any place in a foreign country, or between the United States and a territory or possession of the United States, insofar as such transportation takes place within the United States. It also includes commerce between places in a foreign country or countries (e.g., trade between Canada and Mexico), insofar as such transportation takes place within the United States.

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foreign commerce

As defined in the Motor Carrier Act (MCA) of 1980, the term means commerce between any place in a foreign country, or between the United States and a territory or possession of the United States, insofar as such transportation takes place within the United States. It also includes commerce between places in a foreign country or countries (e.g., trade between Canada and Mexico), insofar as such transportation takes place within the United States.

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For purposes of motor carrier liability limits requirements, motor carriers in foreign commerce are subject to the same requirements as carriers in interstate commerce.

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