Cara Wulf introduces students to the multiplicity of, and distinctions among, “Buy American” and other domestic preference statutes, regulations, and policies, for example President Biden’s Executive Order on Ensuring the Future is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers. They cover the basics of the Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act, and implementing regulations, as well as discuss practical considerations for working with the BAA/TAA requirements.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the impact of the Presidential Executive Orders
- Understand proposed and final regulatory changes made by recent administrations
- Understand when the Buy American Act and when the Trade Agreement Act applies
- Put end products, services, and construction materials to the test for the BAA and the TAA
- Know the difference between requirements under prime contracts and subcontracts
- Mitigate risks in the purchasing cycle