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Presidential Memorandum

Assignment of Function Under Section 203(e)(2)(A) of the Andean Trade Preference Act, As Amended

This memorandum assigns the U.S. Trade Representative the function of publishing a Federal Register notice to announce the President's proposal to suspend Bolivia's beneficiary status under the Andean Trade Preference Act and the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act. It is a procedural delegation of authority to execute a trade policy action against Bolivia.

Federal Register Open PDF 73 FR 56701

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register notice announcing proposed suspension

Key directives

  • Assign function to USTR to publish Federal Register notice announcing proposed suspension of Bolivia's ATPA/ATPDEA beneficiary status
  • Authorize and direct publication of this memorandum in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Publication of memorandum in Federal Register
  • Delegation of authority to USTR

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register notice announcing proposed suspension of Bolivia's trade benefits

Long term

  • Potential formal suspension of Bolivia's ATPA/ATPDEA benefits pending congressional review period

Risks & tensions

  • Proposed suspension reflects geopolitical tension with Bolivia under Morales administration
  • Congressional review period follows Federal Register notice before suspension takes effect
  • Document does not specify calendar deadline for USTR publication—timing is discretionary
Presidential Memorandum: Assignment of Function Under Section 203(e)(2)(A) of the Andean Trade Preference Act, As Amended · Executive Orders