[20030912]RS21560_与新加坡和智利的自由贸易协定：劳工问题.pdf

1 For details on other aspects of the agreements and legislative tracking see: U.S. Singapore FreeTrade Agreement by Dick. K. Nanto (CRS Report RL31789) and U.S.-Chile Free TradeAgreement: Economic and Trade Policy Issues, by J.F. Hornbeck (CRS Report RL31144).Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21560Updated September 12, 2003Free Trade Agreements with Singapore andChile: Labor IssuesMary Jane BolleSpecialist in International TradeForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummary Singapore and Chile are the fourth and fifth countries to sign trade agreementswith the United States that include labor provisions. The first three were Canada andMexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and Jordan underthe U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement. These agreements build on historical U.S.support and promotion of worker rights through the International Labor Organizationand U.S. trade laws. Major issues for Congress are: (1) do these agreements balance thepromotion of worker rights with trade and investment opportunities for businesses; and(2) are these agreements appropriate role models for f