Title 19 — Customs DutiesRelease 119-73
§2541 Functions of Trade Representative
Title 19 › Chapter CHAPTER 13— - TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) › Part Part B— - Functions of Federal Agencies › § 2541
Summary
The U.S. Trade Representative must lead and coordinate policy needed to implement this subchapter and handle U.S. talks with other countries to set shared standards, consulting any federal agency with relevant expertise. See section 2171 for general trade agreement authority.
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Title 19, §2541
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(a)The Trade Representative shall coordinate the consideration of international trade policy issues that arise as a result of, and shall develop international trade policy as it relates to, the implementation of this subchapter.
(b)The Trade Representative has responsibility for coordinating United States discussions and negotiations with foreign countries for the purpose of establishing mutual arrangements with respect to standards-related activities. In carrying out this responsibility, the Trade Representative shall inform and consult with any Federal agency having expertise in the matters under discussion and negotiation.
(c)For provisions of law regarding general authority of the Trade Representative with respect to trade agreements, see section 2171 of this title.
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1996—Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1), amended directory language of Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2). See 1993 Amendment notes below. Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(2), substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representatives”. 1993—Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2)(B), as amended by Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1), substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representative” in section catchline. Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2)(A), as amended by Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1), substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representative” wherever appearing.
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19 U.S.C. § 2541
Title 19 — Customs Duties
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73