Permanent Normal Trade Relations - Applicability

Applicability

Granting of permanent normal trade relations status is automatic, except where specifically denied by law.

The following countries are specifically denied NTR status, as of 2005:

• Cuba (see United States embargo against Cuba)
• North Korea (see North Korea – United States relations)

The following countries are temporarily afforded NTR treatment by presidential waiver in accordance with the Jackson-Vanik amendment, as of 2005:

• Belarus
• Turkmenistan
• Vietnam (permanent NTR status granted in 2006)

The following countries are temporarily afforded NTR treatment by a presidential compliance determination, in accordance with the Jackson-Vanik amendment, as of 2005::

• Azerbaijan
• Kazakhstan
• Moldova
• Russia
• Tajikistan
• Ukraine
• Uzbekistan

Embargoes also apply to additional parties; see United States embargoes.