[House Document 110-60]
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110th Congress, 1st Session - - - - - - - - - - - - - House Document 110-60


 
            THE UNITED STATES-PERU TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT

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                                MESSAGE

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                     THEPRESIDENTOFTHEUNITEDSTATES

                              transmitting

   CONSISTENT WITH THE TRADE ACT OF 2002, LEGISLATION AND SUPPORTING 
DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE UNITED STATES-PERU TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT




   October 1, 2007.--Message and accompanying papers referred to the 
         Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed
            THE UNITED STATES-PERU TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT
                                     

110th Congress, 1st Session - - - - - - - - - - - - - House Document 
110-60

            THE UNITED STATES-PERU TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT

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                                MESSAGE

                                  from

                     THEPRESIDENTOFTHEUNITEDSTATES

                              transmitting

   CONSISTENT WITH THE TRADE ACT OF 2002, LEGISLATION AND SUPPORTING 
DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE UNITED STATES-PERU TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT




   October 1, 2007.--Message and accompanying papers referred to the 
         Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed
To the Congress of the United States:
    I am pleased to transmit legislation and supporting 
documents to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion 
Agreement (Agreement). The Agreement represents a historic 
development in our relations with Peru, and it reflects the 
commitment of the United States to supporting democracy and 
economic growth in Peru. It will also help Peru battle illegal 
crop production by creating alternative economic opportunities.
    In negotiating this Agreement, my Administration was guided 
by the objectives set out in the Trade Act of 2002. The 
Agreement will create significant new opportunities for 
American workers, farmers, ranchers, businesses, and consumers 
by opening new markets and eliminating barriers.
    Under the Agreement, tariffs on approximately 80 percent of 
U.S. exports will be eliminated immediately. This will help to 
level the playing field, since over 97 percent of our imports 
from Peru already enjoy duty-free access to our market under 
U.S. trade preference programs. United States agricultural 
exports will enjoy substantial new improvements in access. 
Almost 90 percent, by value, of current U.S. agricultural 
exports will be able to enter Peru duty-free immediately, 
compared to less than 2 percent currently. 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 Peru.
    The Agreement forms an integral part of my Administration's 
larger strategy of opening markets around the world through 
negotiating and concluding global, regional, and bilateral 
trade initiatives. The Agreement provides the opportunity to 
strengthen our economic and political ties with the Andean 
region, and underpins U.S. support for democracy and freedom 
while contributing to further hemispheric integration.
    Approval of this Agreement is in our national interest.

                                                    George W. Bush.
    The White House, September 27, 2007.
    
    
      
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              UNITED STATES-PERU TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT

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                       ANNEX I--EXPLANATORY NOTES

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                 GENERAL NOTES TARIFF SCHEDULE OF PERU

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           GENERAL NOTES TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES

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 DRAFT OF AN IMPLEMENTING BILL DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2103(b)(3) OF THE 
                                  ACT

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            UNITED STATES-PERU TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT ACT

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STATEMENT ON HOW THE UNITED STATES-PERU TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT MAKES 
    PROGRESS IN ACHIEVING U.S. PURPOSES, POLICIES, OBJECTIVES, AND 
                               PRIORITIES

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STATEMENT OF WHY THE UNITED STATES-PERU TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT IS IN 
                     THE INTERESTS OF U.S. COMMERCE

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            THE UNITED STATES-PERU TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT

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