Waiver Under the Trade Act of 1974 With Respect to Turkmenistan
2007-07-03Executive Order 13437
Signed by: George W. Bush
Headline: Waives Application of Trade Act Section 402 for Turkmenistan
Real World Impact:
- Waives application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 for Turkmenistan.
- Alters how the Trade Act provisions apply to Turkmenistan under U.S. law.
Topics: trade policy, international relations, presidential waiver
Summary
This order uses the President's authority under the Trade Act of 1974 to waive the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 with respect to Turkmenistan. It notes the President has made the required report to Congress under section 402(c)(2). The waiver means the specific Trade Act provisions named will not be applied to Turkmenistan. The text records a legal waiver concerning one foreign country and does not set new implementation timelines.
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