(12) United States exports account for 5.3 percent of goods that enter Turkey. (13) There is significant opportunity to improve the free flow of goods and services between the United States and Turkey. (14) Closer relations with Turkey through free trade agreements would encourage further privatization in Turkey’s economy. (15) A free trade agreement between the United States and Turkey will foster economic and commercial cooperation and strengthen ties with Turkey, increase bilateral investment opportunities, and contribute to jobs created for American workers. 3. Negotiations to seek to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement with the Republic of Turkey Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall initiate negotiations with the Government of the Republic of Turkey to seek to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement with Turkey that, among other things, promotes the exportation and importation of natural resources, including coal, between the United States and Turkey.