also supporting the development of value-added cashmere processing in Mongolia. (9) The development of the garment industry in Mongolia would also promote women’s employment and empowerment. Women have historically participated in the garment industry in Mongolia at high rates, and that industry has historically provided safe and stable employment for women in Mongolia. The United Nations has recognized the high numbers of women deployed as part of Mongolia’s contribution to peacekeeping operations. (10) In developing and expanding the cashmere industry in Mongolia, it is critical for Mongolia to take steps to ensure the protection of its grasslands and prevent overgrazing of cashmere goats. Since 2018, Mongolia has been working with the United Nations Development Programme to implement the Mongolian Sustainable Cashmere Platform. The Platform's objectives aim to improve cashmere traceability and Mongolia’s sustainable cashmere value chain. (11) Preferential treatment for imports into the United States of Mongolian products would benefit Mongolia at this critical time. 3. Duty-free treatment for certain imports from Mongolia (a) In general Subject to subsection (c), the President may provide duty-free treatment for any article described in subsection (b) that is imported directly from Mongolia into the customs territory of the United States. (b) Article described (1) In general An article is described in this subsection if— (A) the article is the growth, product, or manufacture of Mongolia