USTR Considering Adding Myanmar and Laos as GSP Beneficiary Countries

The U.S. Trade Representative is beginning reviews to consider designating Myanmar (Burma) and Laos as Generalized System of Preferences beneficiary developing countries. Myanmar had its GSP eligibility withdrawn in 1989 because of worker rights violations, while Laos has never been considered for eligibility for GSP benefits. USTR’s review will also address whether the countries should be designated as least-developed beneficiary developing countries under GSP.