Notice of Intention to Enter Into a Free Trade Agreement With Morocco

President Bush notified Congress of his intention to enter into a free trade agreement with Morocco, as required by section 2105(a)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 2002. The notice was published in the Federal Register as a procedural compliance step.

Federal Register Open PDF 69 FR 11491

Impact dates

Mar 9, 2004
Federal Register publication (filed 3-9-04)
Mar 8, 2004
Congressional notification of intention to enter into FTA

Key directives

Notify Congress of intention to enter into free trade agreement with Morocco
Publish notice in Federal Register

Timeline

Immediate

Congressional notification completed
Federal Register publication

Near term (90d)

Potential congressional review period under Trade Act procedures

Long term

Implementation of U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement pending further negotiations and congressional approval

Risks & tensions

Congressional opposition or reservations during review period could delay or block agreement
Text vague on specific timeline for actual FTA conclusion beyond notification requirement