; and (C) may not apply to any article that is the product of the foreign trading partner by virtue of having merely undergone— (i) simple combining or packaging operations; or (ii) mere dilution with water or another substance that does not materially alter the characteristics of the article. (2) Consultation with congress (A) In general Before exercising any authority described in paragraph (1)(A) or (2) of subsection (c), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a notice of intent to exercise such authority that includes a description of— (i) the circumstances that merit the exercise of such authority; (ii) the expected effects of the exercise of such authority on the economy of the United States and businesses, workers, farmers, and ranchers in the United States; (iii) the expected effects of the exercise of such authority on the foreign trading partner