The legislation specifically gives the President the authority to continue to control any item. I don't think the items the Senator is listing would be mass market items under this legislation. But even if one or a few were to be sold classified, the President has the authority under this legislation to deny that category and to continue to control the item.
Discussing presidential authority in relation to legislation on item control.
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