### Question
What is the definition of surge?


### Answer
The definition of **surge** is as follows in *19 U.S.C. § 4552*:

> a significant increase in imports over the trend for a recent representative base period

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 4552*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 29-UNITED STATES&ndash;MEXICO&ndash;CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION > SUBCHAPTER III-APPLICATION OF USMCA TO SECTORS AND SERVICES > Part A-Relief From Injury Caused by Import Competition**

