This bill extends and strengthens preferential trade benefits for Haitian imports to the United States under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act. The legislation extends Haiti's duty-free access to the U.S. market from 2025 to 2037 for apparel and other products, while significantly tightening labor standards requirements by increasing compliance reviews from biennial to annual and adding specific protections for minimum wages, hours of work, and safe working conditions. The bill also directs the U.S. Trade Representative to provide technical assistance to Haiti's government agencies, businesses, workers, and labor organizations to help increase and diversify exports in agriculture, apparel, and services, with coordination through the International Trade Center. The legislation requires annual reporting to Congress on technical assistance efforts and outcomes. Overall, the bill aims to boost Haiti's economic development and job creation by improving market access while ensuring stronger labor protections and building Haiti's export capacity.
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