[House Document 109-36]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
109th Congress, 1st Session - - - - - - - - - - - - - House Document 109-36
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
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MESSAGE
from
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
TRANSMITTING
CONSISTENT WITH THE TRADE ACT OF 2002, LEGISLATION/AND SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE DOMINICAN/
REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
Volume 1 of 2
June 24, 2005.--Message and accompanying papers referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed
22-376
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL
AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE TRADE AGREEMENT--Volume 1 of 2
109th Congress, 1st Session - - - - - - - - - - - - - House Document
109-36
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
__________
MESSAGE
from
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
TRANSMITTING
CONSISTENT WITH THE TRADE ACT OF 2002, LEGISLATION/AND SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE DOMINICAN/
REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
Volume 1 of 2
June 24, 2005.--Message and accompanying papers referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed
22-376
To the Congress of the United States:
I am pleased to transmit legislation and supporting
documents to implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-
United States Free Trade Agreement (the ``Agreement''). The
Agreement represents an historic development in our relations
with Central America and the Dominican Republic and reflects
the commitment of the United States to supporting democracy,
regional integration, and economic growth and opportunity in a
region that has transitioned to peaceful, democratic societies.
In negotiating this Agreement, my Administration was guided
by the objectives set out in the Trade Act of 2002. Central
America and the Dominican Republic constitute our second
largest export market in Latin America and our tenth largest
export market in the world. The Agreement will create
significant new opportunities for American workers, farmers,
ranchers, and businesses by opening new markets and eliminating
barriers. United States agricultural exports will obtain better
access to the millions of consumers in Central America and the
Dominican Republic.
Under the Agreement, tariffs on approximately 80 percent of
U.S. exports will be eliminated immediately. The Agreement will
help to level the playing field because about 80 percent of
Central America's imports already enjoy duty-free access to our
market. By providing for the effective enforcement of labor and
environmental laws, combined with strong remedies for
noncompliance, the Agreement will contribute to improved worker
rights and high levels of environmental protection in Central
America and the Dominican Republic.
By supporting this Agreement, the United States can stand
with those in the region who stand for democracy and freedom,
who are fighting corruption and crime, and who support the rule
of law. A stable, democratic, and growing Central America and
Dominican Republic strengthens the United States economically
and provides greater security for our citizens.
The Agreement is in our national interest, and I urge the
Congress to approve it expeditiously.
George W. Bush.
The White House, June 23, 2005.
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Tab 1: The Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade
Agreement
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Appendix 3.3.6, Special Rules of Origin
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Annex 4.1, Special Rules of Origin
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Annex I
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Annex II
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Annex III
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Tab 2: Draft of an Implementing Bill Described in Section 2103(b)(3) of
the Act
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Tab 3: Statement of Administrative Action
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Tab 4: Statement Setting Forth the Reasons of the President Regarding
How and to What Extent the Agreement Makes Progress in Achieving the
Applicable Purposes, Policies, Objectives, and Priorities of the Act
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Tab 5: Statement Setting Forth the Reasons of the President Regarding
How the Agreement Serves the Interest of U.S. Commerce
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Tab 6: Summary of the Agreement
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Tab A
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Tab B
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Tab C
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Tab D
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Tab E
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Tab F
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Tab G
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