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USTR Seeks Comments on Policies to Support Supply Chain Resilience

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative seeks comments by April 22 on ways that U.S. trade and investment policies can promote supply chain resilience, it said in a March 7 notice. Among other things, the agency seeks comments on…

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how policies can support domestic manufacturing and how to align labor and environmental protections with allies. USTR also seeks comments on how to avoid free trade agreements functioning as a “backdoor,” as well as on sector-specific policies to promote supply chain resilience, it said. USTR will hold a hearing May 2 on the subject, with requests to appear due April 12. Post-hearing comments are due by May 16.