The Department of Commerce has issued a final rule that, effective Sept. 30, 2028, will remove its regulations pertaining to trade adjustment assistance for firms.
TAA was historically linked to the reauthorization of trade promotion authority, which was used to negotiate free trade agreements. However, the underlying statutory authorization for TAA lapsed in two stages in 2021 and 2022.
As a result, the DOC is no longer able to accept new petitions from firms for certification of eligibility for TAA. Further, by Sept. 30, 2028, all grants with TAA Centers will have been closed out without the possibility of renewal.
The DOC notes that this rule is intended to eliminate outdated regulatory language, and thereby reduce the possibility of confusion, without altering any substantive obligation or entitlement.
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