WTO Agreement on Procurement to Boost US Export Opportunities, Says Froman
U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman praised the April 5 entry into effect of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement. “The revised agreement provides U.S. firms with new and expanded opportunities to sell their goods and services to foreign…
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governments, which unlocks opportunities for American workers and supports American jobs,” said Froman in the statement. “This is a plurilateral success story in the WTO, and we should continue to build on it by expanding participation of developed and developing economies.” The revised agreement entered into force for the U.S. and the following states: Canada, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Liechtenstein, Norway, the European Union, and Singapore. Entry into force for Armenia, Japan, South Korea, the Netherlands with respect to Aruba, and Switzerland will take place 30 days after each country formally adopts the agreement and notifies the WTO.