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Preferential Duty Treatment

A special agreement where certain products can be imported without paying the usual taxes (tariffs) that other imported goods have to pay.

Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA)

A U.S. law that aims to promote economic development in Caribbean countries by giving their products duty-free access to the U.S. market.

Core Labor Standards

Basic international rules about worker rights, such as freedom of association, the right to bargain collectively, and the elimination of forced labor, child labor, and discrimination.

U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

The head of the U.S. government agency responsible for developing and carrying out U.S. trade policy.

Technical Assistance

Expert advice, training, or support provided to help a country or organization improve its skills, knowledge, or processes in a specific area.

Tariffs

Taxes or fees placed on imported goods and services, making them more expensive to sell in the importing country.

Duty-free

Not subject to tariffs or import taxes.