Regulation & law · 01/10/2003Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

US and Dominican Republic Reach Agreement on Trade Rules

Summary

The US government has agreed to reinstate the treatment of Dominican Republic products in federal acquisitions, following a directive from the US Trade Representative, in line with the Trade Agreements Act.

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