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Presidential Notice

Notice of Intention To Enter Into a Free Trade Agreement With Chile

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In simple terms

President George W. Bush notified Congress of his intention to enter into a Free Trade Agreement with Chile, as required by sections 2103(a) and 2105(a) of the Trade Act of 2002. The notice was published in the Federal Register as mandated by section 2105(a)(1) of that Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 5199

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 68 FR 5199

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Congressional notification of intention to enter into FTA with Chile

  4. Federal Register publication of notice

Key directives

  • Notify Congress of intention to enter into FTA with Chile
  • Publish notice in Federal Register

What to expect

Immediate

  • Congressional notification
  • Federal Register publication

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Potential FTA negotiations and implementation pending congressional approval

Risks & tensions

  • Statutory compliance notice only; does not guarantee FTA ratification
  • Congressional opposition or negotiation delays could stall agreement
Presidential Notice: Notice of Intention To Enter Into a Free Trade Agreement With Chile · Executive Orders