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    U.S. senator urges Congress to grant permanent trade status to Central Asian states

    U.S. senator urges Congress to grant permanent trade status to Central Asian states

    As Central Asian nations show a growing willingness to challenge Moscow’s traditional dominance, the United States is in a unique position to offer strategic alternatives, writes Chris Murphy junior United States Senator for Connecticut. Yet, the Cold War-era Jackson-Vanik amendment continues to stand as an obstacle to deepening U.S. relations with these nations. 

    Photo: Central Asia is the new geopolitical hotspot and its proximity to China and Russia makes it necessary for other powers to change their approach
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    Jackson-Vanik's Cold War-Era Relic

    In 1974, the U.S. passed the Jackson-Vanik amendment, restricting full U.S. trade relations with countries that limited emigration rights, particularly of Soviet Jews. While it served as a pressure tool against the Soviet Union, its remnants continue to hinder U.S. relations with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, despite the dissolution of the USSR.

    “Fifty years later, the Soviet Union is long gone, but this Cold War-era relic continues to limit our relationship with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.” - Chris Murphy

    The Case for Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR)

    While Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan comply with the emigration provisions in Jackson-Vanik, they're still denied Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) status. The National Coalition Supporting Eurasian Jewry, original champions of Jackson-Vanik, agrees these nations should be granted PNTR status. 

    “Removing this bilateral irritant would send a clear signal that the United States is committed to deepening our partnerships in the region." - Chris Murphy

    Boosting Trade and Investment

    Central Asia is rich in critical resources such as hydrocarbons and rare earth minerals. Granting PNTR to these countries would allow U.S. businesses better access to their markets, promoting trade, investment, and creating growth opportunities.

    “Granting PNTR to these countries … will allow U.S. businesses better access to their markets, promote trade and investment, and create opportunities for growth." - Chris Murphy

    Human Rights Concerns

    While concerns around human rights and political freedoms remain in these nations, PNTR status could potentially provide the U.S. with greater leverage in advancing these issues.

    “There’s no doubt that Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan have more work to do on advancing human rights and political freedoms before they can enjoy a close relationship with the United States, but granting PNTR status would give the United States greater leverage to push on these issues." - Chris Murphy

    The Call to Congress

    With Russia’s influence waning due to its invasion of Ukraine and growing wariness of China, it's time for Congress to redefine U.S. relationship with Central Asia. This includes passing legislation to grant PNTR status to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, thus freeing these nations from the outdated restrictions imposed by Jackson-Vanik.

    “Congress should seize this moment to advance our strategic and economic interests in the region by passing legislation to grant Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan PNTR status.” - Chris Murphy

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