Trade facilitation and capacity building

Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall, in consultation with the Governments of eligible Pacific Islands countries, establish a trade facilitation and capacity building program for the Pacific Islands— (1) to enhance the Governments of eligible Pacific Islands countries to support successful exporters and to build awareness among potential exporters in eligible Pacific Islands countries about opportunities abroad and ways to manage trade documentation and regulations in the United States and other countries, including through outreach to civil society organizations, indigenous groups, and trade associations; (2) to provide export finance training for financial institutions in eligible Pacific Islands countries and the Governments of eligible Pacific Islands countries; (3) to assist the Governments of eligible Pacific Islands countries in maintaining publication of all trade regulations, forms for exporters and importers, tax and tariff rates, and other documentation relating to exporting goods on the internet and developing a robust public-private dialogue for eligible Pacific Islands countries to identify timelines for implementation of key reforms and solutions, as provided for under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation of the World Trade Organization; and (4) to increase access to guides for importers and exporters on the internet, including rules and documentation for United States tariff preference programs.