Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025

# Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would extend tax breaks on clothing and apparel products imported from Haiti through 2035. Currently, Haiti receives special trade privileges that allow certain apparel items to enter the U.S. without the usual import taxes (tariffs). The bill would keep these benefits in place for another decade.

It also asks the President to restore duty-free status to some apparel products that previously lost these benefits due to changes in how tariffs are classified. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily benefits Haitian clothing manufacturers and apparel companies that export to the United States, as well as U.S. retailers and consumers who buy these products. The goal is to support Haiti's economy by making its apparel exports more competitive and attractive to American businesses. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. No action has been taken on it at this time.