US Trade Representative, Susan C. Schwab on Tuesday welcomed President George W. Bush's signature of the Free Trade Agreement between the United States and Oman.
"President Bush’s signing into law of the US - Oman Free Trade Agreement is good news for the United States, Oman, and our efforts to promote economic opportunity in the Middle East. Soon US farmers, manufacturers and service providers will enjoy new opportunities in this growing market. The agreement also marks a milestone in strengthening ties and promoting freedom in the Middle East," she announced, continuing:
"The $1 billion, two-way trade relationship between the United States and Oman is now set to grow. On the first day this agreement goes into effect, 100% of consumer and industrial products will flow without tariffs. In addition, Oman will offer substantial market access across its entire services regime, provide a secure, predictable legal framework for U.S. investors operating in Oman, ensure effective enforcement of labor and environmental laws, and protect intellectual property."
"The House and Senate approved the implementing legislation by solid bipartisan margins. This is an encouraging sign of bipartisan congressional support for trade and reflects the Administration’s commitment to work closely with lawmakers of both parties in the approval process."
She concluded:
"The US - Oman Free Trade Agreement is another major step forward in implementing
President Bush’s initiative to create a Middle East Free Trade Area (MEFTA)
by 2013 – an effort to advance economic growth and democracy in an area
of almost 350 million people and with a $70 billion trading relationship with
the United States. This is the fifth free trade agreement in the region and builds
on existing agreements with Israel, Jordan, Morocco, and Bahrain."
The agreement is the first that Congress has approved since Ambassador Schwab
became US Trade Representative in June.
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