2015 US Code
Title 19 - Customs Duties (Sections 1 - 4210)
Chapter 13 - Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (Sections 2501 - 2582)
Subchapter II - Technical Barriers to Trade (Standards) (Sections 2531 - 2578b)
Part B - Functions of Federal Agencies (Sections 2541 - 2547)
Sec. 2541 - Functions of Trade Representative

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES
CHAPTER 13 - TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979
SUBCHAPTER II - TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS)
Part B - Functions of Federal Agencies
Sec. 2541 - Functions of Trade Representative
Containssection 2541
Date2015
Laws In Effect As Of DateJanuary 3, 2016
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. 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.
Statutes at Large References93 Stat. 243
107 Stat. 2122
110 Stat. 3529
Public and Private LawsPublic Law 96-39, Public Law 103-182, Public Law 104-295

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19 U.S.C. § 2541 (2015)
§2541. Functions of Trade Representative(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.)

AMENDMENTS

1996—Pub. L. 104–295, §21(b)(1), amended directory language of Pub. L. 103–182, §351(b)(2). See 1993 Amendment notes below.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–295, §21(b)(2), substituted "Trade Representative" for "Special Representatives".

1993—Pub. L. 103–182, §351(b)(2)(B), as amended by Pub. L. 104–295, §21(b)(1), substituted "Trade Representative" for "Special Representative" in section catchline.

Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 103–182, §351(b)(2)(A), as amended by Pub. L. 104–295, §21(b)(1), substituted "Trade Representative" for "Special Representative" wherever appearing.

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