Haiti HOPE and HELP Trade Preference Programmes Extended Through 2028
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The HOPE and HELP trade preference programmes, which allow Haitian apparel to enter the United States duty-free with relaxed rules of origin, were extended through 31 December 2028 via H.R. 6504 and a continuing resolution. These programmes, initially created in 2006 and 2010 respectively, had previously lapsed on 30 September 2025 before being retroactively restored. The extension provides a planning horizon for the Haitian garment industry, which the Association des Industries d’Haiti (ADIH) described as a critical lifeline for its workforce. Because Haiti lacks its own textile mills, these programmes are the primary factor maintaining the country's formal apparel export sector amidst significant instability.
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The extension secures the continued operation of garment factories that rely on duty-free access to the U.S. market, preventing the immediate relocation of this industry to other regions. By establishing a fixed expiry date of 2028, the legislation provides the long-term stability necessary for these firms to maintain operations in an environment where apparel remains one of the country's few remaining large-scale formal employers.
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