Top Trade Committee Gets Four More Years
Published Date: 3/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Trade Representative is renewing the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations for another four years and is looking for new members to join. If you’re interested in helping shape U.S. trade policies, now’s the time to apply! Applications are due within three weeks, but nominations will be accepted as spots open throughout the four-year term.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 4 costs, 1 mixed.
Membership Is Unpaid; You Pay Costs
If you are chosen for the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (up to 45 members), you will serve without pay or reimbursement and must pay all expenses to attend meetings or participate. Members serve for a term that will not exceed the four-year charter.
Organization Representation Has U.S. Control Test
Representative members must represent a U.S. organization that is controlled by U.S. citizens or U.S. entities: more than 50% of the board and more than 50% of the membership must be U.S. citizens/U.S. organizations, and at least 50% of the organization's annual revenue must come from nongovernmental U.S. sources.
Who Is Eligible To Apply
To apply for ACTPN membership you must be a U.S. citizen, cannot be a full-time employee of a U.S. government agency, cannot be registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and—if serving in an individual capacity—cannot be a federally registered lobbyist.
Special Experts Face Disclosure Rules
A small number of members may serve in an individual capacity as special government employees (SGEs) and are subject to conflict-of-interest rules and may have to complete a financial disclosure report.
Application Timing: Deadline and Rolling Offers
To get full consideration, applications must be received no later than three weeks from the filing date; nominations will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis as vacancies arise until the charter term ends four years from the date of filing.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-13177 — Request for Comments and Notice of Public Hearing Concerning the Annual Review of Country Eligibility for Benefits Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act for Calendar Year 2027
The U.S. Trade Representative is reviewing which sub-Saharan African countries can get special trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for 2027. They want your thoughts and will hold a public hearing in July 2026 to decide who stays on the list. This affects African countries’ access to U.S. markets and could impact trade and money flow next year.
2026-12671 — Initiation of Section 301 Investigation; Hearing; and Request for Public Comments: Germany's Persistent Underpayment for Innovative Pharmaceutical Products
The U.S. is launching an investigation into Germany for not paying enough for new, innovative medicines. This could lead to changes in trade rules and possibly impact drug prices or tariffs. Public comments and a hearing will happen between June and September 2026, so everyone affected—especially pharmaceutical companies and patients—should pay attention!
2026-11291 — Request for Comments on the Scope and Operation of a Mechanism To Promote Reciprocal Managed Trade With China
The U.S. Trade Representative is asking for your thoughts on how to make trade with China fairer and more balanced, especially for everyday products that aren’t sensitive or risky. They want to create a special U.S.-China Board of Trade to keep things running smoothly and make sure both sides play nice with tariffs. If you want to share your ideas, send them in by July 10, 2026, so they can help shape future trade deals that could impact prices and jobs.
2026-11296 — Notice of Determinations and Request for Comments Concerning Actions in Section 301 Investigations of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure To Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced With Forced Labor
The U.S. Trade Representative found that many countries aren’t stopping goods made with forced labor from entering the U.S. To fix this, they’re planning to add extra taxes (tariffs) on products from these countries, with rates between 10% and 12.5%. They’re also offering a special deal for some clothing imports and want your thoughts before finalizing these changes by early July 2026.
2026-11158 — Notice of Determination and Request for Comments Concerning Action Pursuant to Section 301: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation
The U.S. is taking a closer look at Brazil’s rules on digital trade, tariffs, and environmental issues like illegal deforestation. They’re thinking about adding tariffs on some Brazilian goods but want your thoughts first! If you’re a business or just interested, get ready to share your ideas by early July 2026.
2026-11043 — Initiation of Section 301 Investigation and Request for Public Comments: Vietnam's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement
The U.S. is launching an investigation into Vietnam for not protecting intellectual property rights fairly, which affects American businesses relying on these protections. This could lead to changes in trade rules or penalties if Vietnam doesn’t improve. Public comments are open until July 2, 2026, so anyone interested can share their thoughts before decisions are made.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-04241 — Sunshine Act Meetings
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation will hold a board meeting on February 19, 2026, via Zoom, with some parts open to the public and others closed for private discussions. The meeting covers important topics like electing a temporary board chair, financial reports, and contract updates. This keeps the board transparent while protecting sensitive info, with no extra costs or delays expected.
Next: 2026-04243 — Notice of Continuation and Request for Nominations for the Trade Advisory Committee on Africa
The U.S. Trade Representative is renewing the Trade Advisory Committee on Africa for another four years and is looking for new members to join. If you’re interested in helping shape trade policies that affect sub-Saharan Africa, now’s the time to apply! Applications are due within three weeks, but they’ll keep accepting nominations as spots open up.