On 15 March 2004 the United States and the United Arab Emirates signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).  On 15 November 2004 the USTR sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives and to the U.S. Senate announcing the intent to begin negotiations towards a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates. On 8 March 2005 the United States announced the intention to begin free trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates, as well as with Oman.

 

Documents relating to the negotiations
08 March 2005	United States to begin free trade negotiations with UAE and Oman
15 November 2004	Letter to Senate announcing intent to initiate free trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates
15 November 2004	Letter to House announcing intent to initiate free trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates
15 March 2004	Text of the U.S.-UAE Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA)
15 March 2004	United States and United Arab Emirates sign bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
9 May 2003	White House Fact Sheet:  Proposed Middle East Initiatives Promoting Economic Growth
Source: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR); Office of the President of the United States

• Office of the President of the United States
• Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)