Trade Remedy Compliance Staff: Pro-actively Addressing Unfair Trade Problems |
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The Trade Remedy Compliance Staff In recent years, Congress has called for more pro-active steps to address unfair practices hindering U.S. trade. To this end, it has provided both resources and a mandate for increased monitoring of other countries' trade policies and practices, as well as the strengthening of U.S. trade law enforcement. Import Administration (IA) has taken up that charge, in part through the creation of the Trade Remedy Compliance Staff (TRCS). The TRCS is a team of trade analysts working in tandem with new IA officers stationed overseas in such locations as China and Korea. Their mission is to support administration of the U.S. unfair trade laws, including by monitoring foreign policies and trade trends in order to better detect and address developing unfair trade problems. The TRCS Role and Service TRCS Initiatives Under Way |
TRCS Activities Washington D.C. For key countries, monitor data on imports into the United States, as well as foreign government policies and economic/business trends that may contribute to unfair trade problems. Monitor other countries' development and use of their AD, CVD and other trade remedy statutes. Provide information related to the enforcement of U.S. AD/CVD laws to foreign and domestic parties. Overseas Support Washington-based case analysts in matters directly related to the administration of U.S. AD/CVD laws. Collect, assess, and confirm information about certain foreign market conditions, trade practices, and governmental policies that would facilitate administration of U.S. unfair trade laws or U.S. monitoring of unfair trade commitments. Report on developments in use of foreign unfair trade laws, particularly as they affect U.S. interests. Actively assist countries to meet WTO obligations, through discussion and technical assistance. |
For Further Information, please contact the Trade Remedy Compliance Staff Tel: 202-482-3415 · Fax: 202-482-6190 · Email: trcs@ita.doc.gov · Web: http://www.trade.gov/ia/trcs |