![]() Interestingly, almost 60% of the labour force in these factories is non-Jordanian coming from countries such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and China. As a result, Jordanian exports to the US market increased to $1.3 billion in 2006, and approximately 56,000 jobs were created in the 97 QIZ garment factories operating in 2008. Also, in December 2001 Jordan and the US signed a Free Trade Agreement, which also allows preferential duty-free treatment for goods and services originated in the United States and Jordan. In 1996 Jordan established the Qualified Industrial Zones (QIZ), the products of which are granted duty free and quota free access to the US market. ![]() ![]() The progressive integration of Jordan’s economy into the world economy through the conclusion of various international and bi-lateral agreements has significantly contributed to stimulate growth and employment in Jordan, especially in exporting sectors of the country. ![]()
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