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This bill, called the "Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025", aims to extend and modify trade benefits for Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act. Specifically, the bill extends duty-free treatment for Haitian imports until September 30, 2035, and adjusts the quantitative limitations on apparel imports. The bill modifies the "applicable percentage" to 60% or more starting from December 20, 2017, and limits preferential treatment to 1.25% of the aggregate square meter equivalents of all apparel articles imported into the United States in the most recent 12-month period. Additionally, the bill requires the President to restore eligibility for certain articles that were previously eligible for preferential treatment but became ineligible due to revisions in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Before implementing these changes, the President must submit a report to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee, and wait at least two business days after submission before the proclamation takes effect. The overall goal is to provide continued economic support to Haiti by maintaining favorable trade conditions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1625/all-info