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EO 13437Executive OrderG.W. Bush · R

Executive Order 13437

Waiver Under the Trade Act of 1974 With Respect to Turkmenistan

This executive order waives specific trade restrictions under the Trade Act of 1974 for Turkmenistan, allowing normal trade relations by removing application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402, which typically condition trade benefits on a country's emigration practices.

Federal Register Open PDF 72 FR 36339

Key directives

  • Waive application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Turkmenistan

Timeline

Immediate

  • Waiver takes effect upon signing, restoring normal trade relations with Turkmenistan

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Sustained trade relationship contingent on continued presidential waiver authority and congressional reporting requirements

Risks & tensions

  • EO notes a required report to Congress under section 402(c)(2) was already made, but text does not specify when; timing of congressional notification relative to waiver effective date is unclear
  • Waiver authority depends on continuing presidential determination, making this reversible by future administrations
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