[Dave S]

Who was the president who granted China PERMANENT "Most Favored Nation" trade status?

Only Congress can do that, not the President.

[sneakypete]

Only Congress can do that, not the President.

Wrong. If the president doesn't sign a bill,it doesn't become law. When the president's party is the one that controls Congress and the Trade Commission,they don't puit up a bill for the vote unless the president wants it passed.