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Presidential Notice

Notice of Intention To Enter Into a Free Trade Agreement With Singapore

President George W. Bush notified Congress of his intention to enter into a Free Trade Agreement with Singapore, as required by sections 2103(a) and 2105(a) of the Trade Act of 2002. The notice was published in the Federal Register as mandated by section 2105(a)(1) of that Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 5201

Impact dates

  1. Congressional notification of FTA intention

  2. Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Notify Congress of intention to enter into Free Trade Agreement with Singapore
  • Publish notice in Federal Register

Timeline

Immediate

  • Congressional notification of intent to enter FTA

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Potential FTA negotiation and ratification process

Risks & tensions

  • Procedural notice only—does not guarantee FTA ratification; Congress retains authority to approve or disapprove final agreement
Presidential Notice: Notice of Intention To Enter Into a Free Trade Agreement With Singapore · Executive Orders