Title 19, Customs DutiesRelease 119-110
§4208 Interests of Small Businesses
Title 19 › CHAPTER 27 — BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL TRADE PRIORITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY › § 4208
Summary
Congress says the U.S. Trade Representative should help small businesses join trade talks and keep that role in an Assistant's title. That Assistant must ensure small business interests are considered in trade negotiations under section 4201(a)(8).
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Title 19, §4208
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(a)Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1)the United States Trade Representative should facilitate participation by small businesses in the trade negotiation process; and
(2)the functions of the Office of the United States Trade Representative relating to small businesses should continue to be reflected in the title of the Assistant United States Trade Representative assigned the responsibility for small businesses.
(b)Consideration of small business interests
The Assistant United States Trade Representative for Small Business, Market Access, and Industrial Competitiveness shall be responsible for ensuring that the interests of small businesses are considered in all trade negotiations in accordance with the objective described in section 4201(a)(8) of this title.
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19 U.S.C. § 4208
Title 19, Customs Duties
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110