[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992, Book I)]
[June 15, 1992]
[Page 939]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Letter to Congressional Leaders on Trade With Syria

June 15, 1992
Dear Mr. Speaker:  (Dear Mr. President:)
    I am writing concerning the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). 
The GSP program offers duty-free access to the U.S. market for products 
that are imported from developing countries. It is authorized by title V 
of the Trade Act of 1974.
    Pursuant to title V, I have determined that Syria no longer meets 
the eligibility requirements set forth in the GSP law. In particular, I 
have determined that Syria has not taken and is not taking steps to 
afford internationally recognized worker rights. Accordingly, I intend 
to suspend Syria indefinitely as a designated beneficiary developing 
country for purposes of the GSP.
    This notice is submitted in accordance with section 502(a)(2) of the 
Trade Act of 1974.
    Sincerely,

                                                             George Bush

                    Note: Identical letters were sent to Thomas S. 
                        Foley, Speaker of the House of Representatives, 
                        and Dan Quayle, President of the Senate. The 
                        related proclamation is listed in Appendix E at 
                        the end of this volume.