U.S. to Explore GSP Eligibility with Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, Etc.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has posted to its Web site a document which provides an overview of trade issues with the Central Asia Region, including:
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U.S. is Prepared to Explore GSP Eligibility with Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
According to the USTR, the U.S. has extended GSP benefits to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, and is prepared to explore GSP eligibility with Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
Trade and Investment Framework Council Meeting on October 8th
On October 8, 2009, the USTR will host the fourth annual Trade and Investment Framework (TIFA) Council meeting in Washington, DC with five Central Asian countries - Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan (Afghanistan will participate as an observer).
(According to the USTR, the U.S.-Central Asia TIFA process represents an important avenue to further the trade and investment relationship, with the objective of benefiting both the U.S. and its Central Asian partners. Central Asia is already an important market for U.S. energy companies and manufacturers of autos and heavy machinery. Other U.S. goods and services exporters see real promise in the region.)
Bilateral Investment Treaties in Force with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
To make sure U.S. investors secure job-creating opportunities in Central Asia, the U.S. currently has Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) in force with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, and has signed a BIT with Uzbekistan, which has not yet entered into force.
USTR notice (dated 10/06/09) available at http://www.ustr.gov/about-us/press-office/blog/weekly-trade-focus-central-asia.