Federal Register #2026-13439

USITC Request for Written Submissions on Andean Trade Preference Act Impact

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is seeking written submissions to inform its biennial report on the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): - Government Buyer: - United States International Trade Commission (USITC) - Purpose: - Assess the impact of the ATPA on U.S. industries, consumers, and drug crop eradication/substitution in beneficiary countries - Inform the 22nd biennial report to Congress and the President - Scope: - Covers economic effects of the ATPA during calendar years 2024 and 2025 - Includes actual and probable future effects on the U.S. economy and specific domestic industries - Requirements: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are specified - Unique requirement: submission of written information and summaries by interested parties - Submissions must follow the Commission's template and rules for confidential business information - Notable Details: - USITC is the sole agency involved - Focus is on information gathering, not procurement

Description

This notice announces an investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission into the impact of the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) on U.S. industries and consumers, as well as on drug crop eradication and crop substitution efforts in beneficiary countries. The investigation covers the economic effects of the ATPA during calendar years 2024 and 2025, including the actual and probable future effects on the U.S. economy and specific domestic industries. The Commission invites written submissions from interested persons by July 17, 2026, to inform the preparation of its 22nd report to Congress and the President, which is due by August 21, 2026.

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