The economic partnership project with USA was presented in the Parliament of that country and includes the visa exemption for Uruguayan citizens, after the Republican congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar would qualify Uruguay as “an example of economic freedom.”
The US representative described the country as “one of the best friends of USA in South America”, but he also described it as “a shining example of how economic freedom promotes prosperity”, when launching this proposal that also has the support of the Democratic legislator Andy Kim.
“I am proud to introduce this legislation that expands our ties with Uruguay by increasing opportunities for economic and cultural exchange between our two nations,” he highlighted Salazar, by valuing the country for being “a reliable partner.”
While, Kim He noted that “this legislation is an important step in reinforcing our valuable and close partnership” and added: “Strengthening ties between our nations will not only benefit the economic relationship of our countries, but will also improve cultural ties and create new opportunities for our Uruguayan communities in the USA”.
What the bill entails
The economic association law is one more step in the bilateral relationship that would provide Uruguay the benefits of Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Law, such as tax-free entry to USA for certain products, as indicated by the office of Salazar.
In this regard, the country joins those whose citizens are eligible for admission to the North American country as E1 and E2 nonimmigrants, while demanding a report on the eligibility of Uruguay for the visa waiver program, which allows nationals to enter USA without a tourist or business visa for less than 90 days.
Salazar He pointed out that although the country “imports more than 2.9 billion dollars in goods from Uruguay, we are still behind China and Brazil as its main export partners”, while warning: “USA “It depends on key Uruguayan agricultural imports, such as beef, timber, caviar and fruit products.”
“To keep prices stable for consumers of Miami, “We must improve access to Uruguayan markets with a trade and immigration policy that reflects our commitment to this association,” he concluded. Salazar, according to a statement.
Source: Ambito
