United States – Peru Trade Promotion AgreementApril 29th, 2008
FiledApril 29th, 2008Objectives Eighty percent of U.S. exports of consumer and industrial goods to Peru and more than two-thirds of current U.S. farm exports to Peru will be duty-free immediately upon entry into force of the Agreement. This comprehensive free trade agreement will eliminate other barriers to goods and services, promote economic growth, and expand trade between the two countries. Signatories United States and Peru Date of signature April 12, 2006 Preamble IMPLEMENT this Agreement in a manner consistent with environmental protection and conservation, promote sustainable development, and strengthen their cooperation on environmental matters; Chapter Nine: Government Procurement - Article 9.6.7: Information on Intended Procurements – Environmental provisions addressing environmental concerns 7. For greater certainty, this Article is not intended to preclude a procuring entity from preparing, adopting, or applying technical specifications:(a) to promote the conservation of natural re