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Code · U.S. Code · Title 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES · CHAPTER 13— TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 · SUBCHAPTER II— TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) · § 2541

§ 2541. Functions of Trade Representative

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(a)In general 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)Negotiating functions 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)Cross reference For provisions of law regarding general authority of the Trade Representative with respect to trade agreements, see section 2171 of this title.
(Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 411, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 243; Pub. L. 103–182, title III, § 351(b)(2), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2122; Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1), (2), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3529, 3530.)
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  • Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 411
  • 93 Stat. 243
  • Pub. L. 103–182, title III, § 351(b)(2)
  • 107 Stat. 2122
  • Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1)
  • 110 Stat. 3529
  • Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2)
  • Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(2)
  • Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2)(B)
  • Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2)(A)
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 411
Stat.93 Stat. 243
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–182, title III, § 351(b)(2)
Stat.107 Stat. 2122
Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1)
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