[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

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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
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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