; and (2) proclaim such modification of any existing duty, such continuance of existing duty-free or excise treatment, or such additional duties, as the President determines to be required or appropriate to carry out any such trade agreement. (b) Considerations In determining whether to enter into negotiations for a trusted trade partner agreement with a country pursuant to subsection (a), the President shall take into account whether the government of the country has— (1) expressed a desire to be enter into such an agreement; (2) demonstrated a commitment to contribute to global health security, including the national security of the United States and the health of United States citizens, by maintaining open trade in medical goods during a public health emergency, including to enable research, development, and manufacturing of those goods; (3) adhered to and implemented the commitments and obligations under existing free trade agreements to which that country and the United States are parties; (4) implemented measures to reduce or eliminate unnecessary trade barriers and distorting practices affecting medical goods; (5) maintained the rule of law by enacting and enforcing laws and regulations in a clear, publicized, transparent, and nondiscriminatory manner; (6) adopted and enforced laws that provide adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights reflecting a standard of protection similar to that found under United States law; and (7) agreed to recognize and promote good regulatory practices related to medical goods. (c) Trusted trade partner agreements A trusted trade partner agreement may, with respect to medical goods, provide for— (1) reduction or elimination of duties, quotas, and other trade barriers that undermine the national security and public health of the United States by disincentivizing research, development, and manufacturing in the United States or in countries that are reliable suppliers of medical goods to the United States