The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Chad in 1960, following its independence from France. Chad is emerging from half a century of regional conflict and internal turmoil, and is pursuing better governance and development. Chad is currently at risk of violence spilling over from Libya, the Central African Republic, and Nigeria. The Chadian Government is taking steps to improve infrastructure
The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Chad in 1960, following its independence from France. Chad is emerging from half a century of regional conflict and internal turmoil, and is pursuing better governance and development. Chad is currently at risk of violence spilling over from Libya, the Central African Republic, and Nigeria. The Chadian Government is taking steps to improve infrastructure and foster stability. The U.S. continues to encourage Chad to advance good governance.
The U.S. provides humanitarian assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons throughout Chad; encourages Chadian commitment to regional stability and security; promotes human rights and the rule of law; supports responsible public revenue management; and maintains U.S.-Chadian cooperation on regional and international counter-terrorism initiatives. The U.S. Government works to achieve these goals through diplomatic engagement and multilateral, regional, and bilateral
The U.S. provides humanitarian assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons throughout Chad; encourages Chadian commitment to regional stability and security; promotes human rights and the rule of law; supports responsible public revenue management; and maintains U.S.-Chadian cooperation on regional and international counter-terrorism initiatives. The U.S. Government works to achieve these goals through diplomatic engagement and multilateral, regional, and bilateral assistance programs.
Chad is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Chad’s exports to the U.S. are dominated by oil, while imports from the U.S. include machinery, plastics, and cereals. The U.S. does not have an investment treaty or a bilateral tax agreement with Chad.
Integrated Country Strategies
The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.
Since September, 2021 the United States has donated 552,890 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Chad. This includes 382,590 Pfizer and 170,300 J&J doses. Of the 552,890 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX.
The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.
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