15 USC 4721a - State trade coordination

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 4721a.

State trade coordination

(a)

Omitted

(b)

Federal and State export promotion coordination plan

(1)

In general

(2)

Matters to be included

The plan required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:

(A)

A description of the role of State trade promotion agencies in assisting exporters.

(B)

An outline of the role of State trade promotion agencies and how it is different from Federal agencies located within or providing services within the State.

(C)

A plan on how to utilize State trade promotion agencies in the Federal trade promotion program.

(D)

An explanation of how Federal and State agencies will share information and resources.

(E)

A description of how Federal and State agencies will coordinate education and trade events in the United States and abroad.

(F)

A description of the efforts to increase efficiency and reduce duplication.

(G)

A clear identification of where businesses can receive appropriate international trade information under the plan.

(3)

Deadline

(c)

Annual Federal-State export strategy

(1)

In general

(2)

Matters to be included

The Federal-State export strategy required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:

(A)

The State’s export strategy and economic goals.

(B)

The State’s key sectors and industries of focus.

(C)

Possible foreign and domestic trade events.

(D)

Efforts to increase efficiencies and reduce duplication.

(3)

Report

(d)

Coordinated metrics and information sharing

(1)

In general

(2)

Report to Congress

(e)

Omitted

(Pub. L. 114–125, title V, § 505, Feb. 24, 2016, 130 Stat. 179.)

cite as: 15 USC 4721a