Number: RS20210
Title: Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms: Economic, Program, and Policy Issues
Authors: J.F. Hornbeck, Specialist in International Trade and Finance 
Abstract: Congress responded to adjustment problems created by increased trade liberalization by authorizing three trade adjustment assistance (TAA) programs to assist workers, firms, and farmers. This report discusses the TAA program for firms, which provides technical assistance to trade-affected firms to help them develop strategies to remain competitive in an increasingly challenging international economy. Program authorization has lapsed and the 110th Congress was unable to agree on new legislation, except to appropriate funding through March 6, 2009.
Pages: 6
Date: January 5, 2009