The Fundamentals of the Trade Agreements Act

In session 2 of 4 in the Buy American Act and Domestic Preference series, Cara Wulf introduces the Trade Agreements Act and explores when and how it applies, with a particular focus on how it interacts with the Buy American Act. She explores how to identify situations where an exception to the TAA may apply, and how to navigate those situations.  We will also discuss “substantial transformation” under the TAA, how it differs from “manufacturing” under the BAA, and what those differences mean for compliance with the applicable TAA regulations and contract clauses.