USTR Asks for Comments on Country Eligibility in AGOA
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is asking for public comment on country eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act as part of an annual review of the preference program. The Department of Labor may also consider comments that relate to child labor in beneficiary countries. Comments must be submitted to USTR by Oct. 25 through http://www.regulations.gov, docket number USTR-2014-0018. The AGOA law requires countries to strive to meet the following criteria:
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- a market-based economy
- the rule of law, political pluralism, and the right to due process
- the elimination of barriers to U.S. trade and investment
- economic policies to reduce poverty; a system to combat corruption and bribery
- protection of internationally recognized worker rights
(Federal Register 10/01/2014)