US Trade Policy: Key Federal Agencies
What are the trade functions of federal agencies?
U.S. trade policy lies at a nexus of foreign and domestic policy. It comprises issues that shape U.S. participation in the global economy and relations with trading partners. It also affects the U.S. domestic economy, with impacts that may reach across sectors, firms and workers, and that may help shape living standards. Implementation of U.S. trade policy involves a range of federal agencies and interagency and advisory systems. Congress has an interest in examining the trade functions of federal agencies. Congress at times has considered reorganization of U.S. trade agencies and their functions. ■ Office of the U.S. Trade…
