Labor Dept., USTR Ask for Comments on Labor Capacity in CAFTA-DR Countries

The Labor Department and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are asking for public comments on labor capacity building efforts in Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) countries, and whether they meet labor obligations under the agreement. CAFTA-DR requires the Trump administration to reach out to the public for comments to help assess labor conditions in the party countries. Congress approved funding for labor capacity building efforts in CAFTA-DR countries from fiscal year 2005 through 2017. Comments are due by 5 p.m. Jan. 2, 2018, via www.regulations.gov if submitted electronically.