Despite Doubts, U.S. Extends Romania’s Favored Trade Status
President Reagan today continued most-favored-nation trade status for Romania, Hungary and China, despite concerns which he said he shares about human rights violations in Romania.
“I share the strong concerns manifested among the public and in the Congress regarding many Romanian government policies and practices regarding human, including religious, rights and the treatment of ethnic minorities,” Reagan said in a message to Congress.
“However, it is the MFN (most favored nation) relationship that enables us to engage the Romanians in a frank dialogue on these issues and work to improve conditions there,” he added.
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