Central American Free Trade Agreement Bill

[DanielX]

I nominally support this bill. Some parts of the treaty aren't great, but I'd rather trade more with Central America then, say, China.

[DanielX]

Aye

[DanielX]

I propose that CAFTA be re-negotiated, either by the Siege40 administration or by its successor. Free trade's a good idea, but I think that the current form goes too far in some places, and not enough in others.

BTW, Sen. McRage, there's a big difference between our dealings with Central America and with China.

[DanielX]

BTW, Sen. McRage, there's a big difference between our dealings with Central America and with China.

I'm aware of that.

What is your opinion of NAFTA, as Q was asking earlier?

For the most part, Pro.

[DanielX]

I wish to propose the following amendment:

Clauses 1, 2, and 3 shall be stricken and replaced with:
1. No tariffs, customs, or restrictions on movement of goods, except those that have been outlawed by the destination or interim nation, shall exist between the Republic of Atlasia, the Republic of Costa Rica, the Republic of El Salvador, the Republic of Guatemala, the Republic of Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic.
2. The President and other officers of the Atlasian Government shall take such actions as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this bill.

Does anyone have suggestions on this amendment?

That sounds pretty good, except that the deal should be mutual - ie that the elimination of tariffs should be contingent on the elimination of tariffs by the target countries.

Certainly, this concept is less bloated and bureaucratic, and thus meets my approval.

[DanielX]

Aye.

[DanielX]

Aye