WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush implemented a free trade agreement with Peru on Friday, despite concerns raised by Democrats and labor groups about whether Peru had fulfilled all of its labor obligations.
"We have been working very closely with the government of Peru for over a year to ensure that their laws and regulations are in compliance with the terms of the agreement," U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab said in a letter to lawmakers released just before Bush issued his proclamation.
(Reporting by Doug Palmer; editing by Jackie Frank)