Message to the Congress transmitting a notification of intent to designate Iraq as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of the Generalized System of Preferences

Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, Sept 13, 2004 by George W. Bush

September 7, 2004

To the Congress of the United States:

Pursuant to section 502(f) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the "1974 Act"), I am writing to inform you of my intent to designate Iraq as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).

I have considered the criteria set forth in sections 501 and 502 of the 1974 Act. In light of these criteria, I have determined that it is appropriate to extend GSP benefits to Iraq.

George W. Bush

The White House, September 7, 2004.