The United States and
Ukraine have formally signed a bilateral agreement on market access issues as part of
Ukraine's World Trade Organization accession negotiations.
The agreement, made on March 1 and signed March 6, provides new market access opportunities for trade with the
US, and among other tariff eliminations/reductions, reduces export duties on ferrous and nonferrous
scrap metals.
US Trade Representative Rob Portman said March 1 that as a result of this agreement,
Ukraine and the United States will experience greater cooperation on economic issues.
More information about the agreement can be found at: http://usinfo.state.gov.