Sec. 2. Statement of policy

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It is the policy of the United States to— prioritize as a matter of strategic importance the Government of Vietnam’s violations of universally recognized human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law to ensure the long-term sustainability of the United States-Vietnam strategic partnership; embed human rights concerns across the full spectrum of official interactions between the Government of the United States and the Government of Vietnam and convey during diplomatic engagements that concrete human rights improvements are key parts of any discussions on trade, security, humanitarian cooperation, and economic development; assess Vietnam’s progress toward respecting the basic rights of workers, as described in each report required by section 702 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 ( Public Law 107–228 ; 22 U.S.C. 2151n note) and in light of the commitments specified in the United States-Vietnam Plan for Enhancement of Trade and Labor Relations, notwithstanding the fact that the Trans Pacific Partnership did not go into effect; press for ratification of ILO Conventions No. 87 (Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize) and No. 98 (Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining) and the recognition of independent labor unions; and evaluate future trade negotiations with the Government of Vietnam in accordance with the criteria set forth for country eligibility under subsections (b)(2) and

(c)of section 502 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2462 ), relating to the Generalized System of Preferences, and in accordance with the provisions of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (title I of Public Law 114–26 ; 19 U.S.C. 4201 et seq.).

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