U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Checklist:
Ready for Congressional Action!


Eliminates Tariffs on U.S. Exports to Peru?

Creates Tens of Thousands of Jobs in U.S. and Peru?

Opens Peru's Market for U.S. Farm Goods?

Offers Market Access for U.S. Service Providers?

Advances U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security Goals?

Strong Protection for Worker Rights?

Ensures Environmental Protection?

Protects Intellectual Property Rights?

Upholds the Rule of Law for Investors?

Lowers Costs for Consumer Goods in U.S. and Peru?

Provides New Opportunities for Small Businesses?

Makes Permanent the Benefits of Andean Trade Preferences?

Advances Economic Growth and Development in Peru?

Already Approved by Peruvian Congress?

Strong Bipartisan Support in U.S. Congress?

Ready for U.S. Congressional Approval?



Latin America Trade Coalition | 1615 H Street, N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20062
www.latradecoalition.org

September 6, 2007

Did you know?

Without PTPA U.S. products entering Peru face actual tariffs of between 12% and 52%.
After implementation of the PTPA, tariffs on all U.S. agricultural products exported to Peru will be eliminated.

Source: Agriculture Coalition for U.S.-Peru Trade


Overheard      

''I think we have an opportunity to move forward on Peru, Panama and I hope Colombia, perhaps in the future.''

-Rep. Xavier Becerra
(D-CA), Sept. 5, 2007