Quantitative limitations
Any quantitative limitation proclaimed pursuant to subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (a) on the quantity or value, or both, of an article—
(1)#
shall permit the importation of a quantity or value which is not less than the quantity or value of such article imported into the United States from the foreign countries to which such limitation applies during the most recent period which the President determines is representative of imports of such article, and
(2)#
shall take into account any increase since the end of such representative period in domestic consumption of such article and like or similar articles of domestic manufacture or production.