19 USC § 2541 - Functions of Trade Representative

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title: "19 USC § 2541 - Functions of Trade Representative"
title_number: 19
title_name: "CUSTOMS DUTIES"
section_number: "2541"
section_name: "Functions of Trade Representative"
chapter_number: 13
chapter_name: "TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979"
subchapter_number: "II"
subchapter_name: "TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS)"
part_number: "B"
part_name: "Functions of Federal Agencies"
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last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(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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# § 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** section 2171 of this title

For provisions of law regarding general authority of the Trade Representative with respect to trade agreements, see .

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**Source Credit**: (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.)

## Editorial Notes

### Amendments

1996—, amended directory language of . See 1993 Amendment notes below.

Subsec. (c). , substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representatives”.

1993—, as amended by , substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representative” in section catchline.

Subsecs. (a), (b). , as amended by , substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representative” wherever appearing.