Would a sweatfree policy violate trade agreements such as NAFTA and CAFTA?
The procurement rules in trade agreements do not apply to U.S. counties, cities, school districts, or smaller public entities. NAFTA’s chapter on government procurement only applies to federal government entities. CAFTA’s chapter on government procurement only applies to those states whose governor has signed on to the rules. Governor Kulongoski declined Oregon’s participation in any trade agreement that affects procurement, including CAFTA.
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