Number: RS21560
Title: Free Trade Agreements with Singapore and Chile: Labor Issues
Authors: Mary Jane Bolle, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: Singapore and Chile are the fourth and fifth countries to sign trade agreements with the United States that include labor provisions. Major issues for Congress are: (1) do these agreements balance the promotion of worker rights with trade and investment opportunities for businesses; and (2) are these agreements appropriate role models for future trade agreements? The House and Senate are expected to consider the implementing legislation for the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement (H.R. 2738 and S. 1416) and the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (H.R. 2739 and S. 1417).
Pages: 6
Date: Updated September 12, 2003