Middle East Trade Initiatives S. 1121/H.R. 2267 and the Administration's Plan

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic development.

International trade.

Negotiation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2004

Summary:

Discusses Administration 2003 proposal to establish a U.S. Middle East Free Trade Area (MEFTA) within a decade, as part of the war on terrorism by supporting the growth of Middle East prosperity and democracy. Compares Administration MEFTA proposal with S. 1121 and H.R. 2267, both the Middle East Trade and Engagement Act, to establish a short-run trade preference program for Middle East countries that wish to negotiate free trade agreements with the U.S. Compares both plans and charts differences in approach and arguments. Includes tables

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Middle East Trade Initiatives

Publisher Number:

CRS-2004-FDT-0948

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