Notification to Congress of Trade Negotiation

This memorandum authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative to notify Congress of the President's intention to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement with Australia, as required by the Trade Act of 2002. It also directs publication of the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 67 FR 69465

Impact dates

Nov 13, 2002
Notification to Congress under section 2104(a)(1) of Trade Act of 2002

Key directives

Notify Congress of intention to enter into negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement with Australia
Publish this memorandum in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

United States Trade Representative · USTR

Timeline

Immediate

Notification to Congress of intent to negotiate
Federal Register publication

Near term (90d)

Formal trade negotiations with Australia to commence

Long term

Potential ratification of U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement

Risks & tensions

Fast-track authority under Trade Act of 2002 required Congressional cooperation for final agreement
Agricultural market access likely to be contentious issue with Australia