Timetable/Milestones

• Entered into force: August 1, 2006
• Signed by President Bush: January, 2006
• Senate vote to implement agreement by unanimous consent on Dec. 15, 2005
• House vote to implement agreement (327-95) Dec. 7, 2005
• Agreement signed by U.S. and Bahrain governments: September 14, 2004
• Negotiations completed: May, 2004
• Negotiations began: January, 2004

Bahrain Sugar Facts

• Production (Avg. 2005-2007): None
• Consumption (Avg. 2005-2007): 15,000 metric tons
• Imports: (Avg. 2005-2007): 15,000 metric tons
• Exports: None
• Bahrain is a net sugar importer.

Additional Access Granted to U.S. Market

None.

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