1: Recommandations
This Committee is essential in carrying out the Secretary and USTR's responsibilities under section 135(c)(2) of the 1974
Trade Act, as delegated by E.O. 11846 of March 27, 1975. ITAC-11 is the only advisory committee focused on small and minority
business trade issues. As U.S. small businesses make up about 99% of all U.S. companies and 97% of all U.S. exporters, the
representation of their trade barriers directly to the negotiators is crucial. In addition, the general committee structure
ensures a unique source of information to the Government. All members have security clearances and through a continuing dialogue
with Government officials are made aware of Government trade policy at a level not otherwise available to the private sector.
The advisory committee program, legislatively mandated, is the single formal comprehensive consultative link between the U.S.
Government and U.S. industry and has the responsibility to address all issues concerning trade policy.
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